Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant at Wilmington Manor, Dartford. This role involves supporting residents with personal care, maintaining accurate care plans, and engaging them in social activities. You will work collaboratively within the team to deliver high standards of care. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and preferably have experience in a care home. Benefits include healthcare support, holidays, and early access to wages.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Wagestream - early wage access

Annual holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals

Interest-free travel loans

Pension plans

Parental leave support

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Motivation and positivity in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a range of needs from companionship to personal care.
• Document and report changes in residents' behavior as required.
• Assist residents with nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description

Wilmington Manor provides a peaceful place for residents to receive residential and nursing care in a safe and homely environment. People requiring respite, convalescence and palliative care are also welcomed into the home.

Converted and extended from a manor house, residents keen on gardening are encouraged to participate, whether lightly or regularly depending on how they please.

The home has two lounges, a dining room, and residents may dine in the comfort of their own room. Seasonal menus are created by the home's chef who understands the needs and tastes of each individual.

There's a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Dedicated activity coordinators help ensure residents are able to pursue their hobbies and interests, as well as organising a range of activities which include bingo, quizzes, flower arranging and music sessions. Regular trips out, shopping trips and themed monthly events are also enjoyed.

We make health happen. 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.
• Desirable: 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.
• Sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service reward programme – ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – support 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.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is 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", champion diversity, and 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.

Role Details

Title: Care Assistant

Location: Wilmington Manor, Common Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BA

Contract and Hours: Permanent contract, 44 hours on days

Salary: £12.60 – £13.60 per hour, depending on experience

CQC Rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.6 / 10

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations: Wilmington Manor