Care Assistant

Bupa; Lindley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lindley seeks compassionate support staff to assist residents with personal care and activities. The role includes observing behavior, ensuring nutrition, and maintaining care plans. Ideal candidates have great interpersonal skills and experience in the care field. Competitive pay from £12.25 to £13.25 per hour with various shifts available.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual allowance for health products

Wagestream for instant wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Health and Social Care qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behavior and document changes.
• Support residents' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Provide stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Motivation and positivity

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Previous experience in a care home

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and 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 and legal requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Salary & Contract

Salary £12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Permanent contract. Days, twilight and night shifts available. Will include alternate weekends.

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.
• Sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays and money for milestones at Bupa.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – Empowering women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Equal Opportunity

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa,” champion diversity, and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are part of our recruitment process for anyone that needs them.