Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care at Colonia Court Care Home in Colchester. Your role will support residents' independence and well-being through companionship and personal care. You'll assist with nutrition, hydration needs, and engage in enjoyable activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in a care home environment. This permanent position offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including wellbeing programs and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

28 days holiday

Interest-free annual travel loan

Qualifications

• Ability to support residents with diverse needs in companionship and personal care.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to observe and manage residents' behavior with care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of care requirements.
• Observe and manage residents' behavior and document changes.
• Encourage nutrition and hydration according to care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure proper documentation and reporting of 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification (Desirable).
• Ability to observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure proper documentation.

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. 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.

Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester CO4 3AN. CQC rating: Good. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10. Pay: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience. Day & Night shifts available. Permanent contract.

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 valued at approximately £350 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Wagestream – Early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme (statutory + additional).
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave (adoption, birth, co-parents).
• Menopause plan.
• 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 and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including disabled applicants. We will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.