Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centered care in Solihull. You will support residents with their daily needs and ensure their well-being. The ideal candidate is motivated, has great communication skills, and ideally has experience in a care home environment. This is a permanent full-time position with flexible shifts, offering a salary of £12.25 per hour and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

28 days holiday

Free meal on every shift

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Long service rewards

Interest-free annual travel loan

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Care Assistant (ARD00KE)

Requisition Title: Care Assistant

Job Number: ARD00KE

Location: West Midlands B91 2AB

Salary £12.25 per hour

Position Permanent Full Time up to 44 hours

Shift Days 8am - 8pm; must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends

Company Bupa Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull B91 2AB

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-centered care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

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
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and we champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Care Home Postcode: B91 2AB

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