Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Claygate; On-site; GBP 17,633 - 19,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Variety of pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant for Wingham Court in Claygate. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal-centered care to help residents live happier lives. Responsibilities include supporting personal needs and maintaining care plans. The job offers full-time shifts and a salary of £12.80 - £13.80 per hour. Benefits include free healthcare access, annual leave, and a sick pay scheme. Join us at Bupa where we prioritize care, inclusivity, and the well-being of our employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with various personal care needs.
• Observe and document changes in residents' behaviour.
• Encourage residents' nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant - Experience required

Wingham Court Care Home, Oaken Lane, Claygate, Esher KT10 0RQ

Job Description

CQC rating: GOOD

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour

Day and night shift available, 12 hour shifts, alternate weekends

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 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.

What We're Looking For

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

Benefits

• 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, all 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Care Assistants

Location

Wingham Court