Care Assistant

Bupa; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health insurance provider in the City of Westminster seeks a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care, supporting a variety of resident needs. The role requires excellent communication skills, motivation, and the ability to collaborate within a team. Benefits include health support, holiday allowance, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loan

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to document and report changes according to legal requirements.
• Capable of maintaining accurate care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of requirements.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care.
• Encourage and assist residents with nutrition and hydration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation and positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

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.

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
• Support residents nutrition and hydration needs encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities both in groups and individually.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements. Motivation positivity and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification. Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill.

Employment Type: Hourly. Experience: years.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme encompassing all aspects of health from mental and physical to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products to the approximate value of £350.
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams as an addition to statutory sick pay to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Bupa is a Level‑2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview and/or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We want to make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Why Bupa? We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.