Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for Care Assistants to join their team. You will play a crucial role in providing person-centred care to residents at Ridley Park, ensuring their independence and wellbeing while receiving competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

24/7 healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Discounts at gyms nationwide

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour, documenting changes.
• Maintain accurate care plans in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant (RID00DN)

Requisition Title

Care Assistant

Job Number:

RID00DN

Location: Ridley Park, Northumberland NE24 3BG

Care Assistant

CQC rating: Good

Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience

Permanent night shifts

We make health happen

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with legislation.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support our people’s health and wellbeing. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, covers mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. We support flexible working and offer family-friendly benefits.

• My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (~£350).
• Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, supplementing statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards: ecards, extra holidays, and bonuses.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parents.
• Menopause Plan for women’s health support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider, focused on our customers without shareholders. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. We act with bravery, care, and responsibility in all we do.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.