Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant for their Church Farm Care Home. This full-time position offers a competitive wage of £12.60 per hour and includes a variety of benefits such as free healthcare support, annual leave, and a sick pay scheme. The successful candidate will provide essential support to residents, emphasizing person-centred care and ensuring their dignity and choice. Join a committed team dedicated to delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Observe and document residents' behaviour.
• Assist residents with nutrition and hydration.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation for residents.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant Church Farm Care Home, Church Farm Lane, East Wittering, Chichester PO20 8PT Day and Nights shifts available / Full time£12.60 Per HourAt 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.
• 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
• 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

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.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home - Care Assistants

Locations

Church Farm