Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,564 - 18,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Wagestream - access earned wages early

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Access to gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to support residents at Havelock Court Care Home in London. Your role will involve providing companionship and personal care, maintaining accurate records, and supporting residents' nutrition and hydration needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including free meals on shifts, access to medical support, and annual leave. Flexible work hours up to 44 hours per week are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varied requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Document and report changes in residents' behaviour in accordance with legislation.
• Encourage residents to meet their nutrition and hydration needs.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

£12.75 - £13.75 per hour

Full Time / Part Time, Days / Nights up to 44 hours

Working days include alternate weekends

Location: Havelock Court Care Home, London SW9 0BB

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

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations

Havelock Court

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.