Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Fleet; On-site; GBP 18,046 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay supplement

Long-service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans available

Parental leave support

Menopause Plan

Gym and fitness discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for a Care Assistant for the Freelands Croft Care Home in Fleet, England. The role involves delivering person-centred care, supporting residents’ needs, and maintaining care plans in compliance with regulations.

Applicants should be motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a care environment is desirable. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with competitive hourly pay and various benefits, including healthcare support and paid holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying needs, from companionship to personal care.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behaviour.
• Assist residents’ nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans per regulations.

Skills

Motivation and positivity

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant

Freelands Croft Care Home

Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RB

CQC rating: GOOD

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10

Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour, dependent on experience

Permanent Contract

Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants

Location: Freelands Croft

Overview

As a Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our care team, delivering person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice. Your role is to ensure residents live a life they truly love, working alongside a dedicated team to deliver the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying needs, from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour, documenting and reporting any changes in compliance with legislation.
• Support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting meal consumption 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 and 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 approximately £350, redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme supplementing statutory sick pay.
• Long‑service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to cover public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans available – details on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth, and co‑parents (details on our career site).
• Menopause Plan – tailored advice, treatment options and empowerment for women.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide interview/assessment opportunities and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.