Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health provider dedicated to making health happen for its residents. As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to residents, ensuring their clinical, social, and emotional needs are met. This position offers comprehensive training, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual healthcare allowance

Paid breaks

Free meals during shifts

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Long Service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early wage access

Pension plans

Parental Leave schemes

Menopause support plan

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical and personal care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with clinical and personal care needs.
• Supporting nurses and senior care assistants in monitoring residents.

Skills

Clinical Care

Social Care

Emotional Support

Communication

Education

DBS Check

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Richmond Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, Nantwich, CW5 6GX

Salary: £12.75ph

Contract: Permanent - Night shifts available - 8-8am

Weekend requirement: On rota

We make health happen

Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role, followed by ongoing training and development, including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal with resources for personal development and free access to LinkedIn's online learning platform.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social, and emotional care, recognizing and meeting their specific needs.
• Supporting residents with a wide range of requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Being part of a team supporting nurses or senior care assistants in monitoring residents and reporting changes.
• Communicating with residents’ families, friends, and other healthcare professionals.

Because we care for vulnerable people, a DBS check is required as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost (£40).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive:

• My Healthcare - Support, advice, and treatment for health issues, available 24/7.
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (~£350).
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, supplementing statutory sick pay.
• Paid breaks and a free meal with every shift.
• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays.
• Long Service rewards such as ecards, extra holidays, and money.
• Interest-free annual travel loan.
• Early wage access via Wagestream.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental Leave schemes.
• Menopause support plan.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities nationwide.

Why Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider, with no shareholders, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world. We encourage diversity and are committed to fair treatment, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care support

Location: Richmond Willaston Village