Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Sidcup to support residents with personal care and companionship. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, offering opportunities to make a real difference to residents' lives. The position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, aiming to support employee health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Wagestream for early wage access

28 days holiday

Free meal on every shift

Parental leave

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity in supporting residents.
• Ability to document and report changes in care.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document changes in residents’ behavior as required.
• Encourage residents to meet their nutritional and hydration needs.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant

Requisition Title

Care Assistant (THE06CC)

The Sidcup, 2 - 8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4BG

Care Assistant

The Sidcup Care Home, 2-8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup DA14 4BG

CQC rating: Good

£12.25-£13.25 per hour, depending on experience

Permanent Contract - Night Shifts

The Sidcup offers nursing and residential care, both long-term and short stay care. The home is a purpose-built with modern comforts and conveniences. It prides itself on its warm and homely environment where residents can relax and feel safe inside the home and in the gardens.

At mealtimes a wide range of nutritious dishes are offered, always made with fresh ingredients. Residents’ dietary needs and personal preferences are always taken into account by the chef.

We make health happen

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.

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.

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.

• 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 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.

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.