Care Assistant

Bupa; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is seeking a Care Assistant in Solihull to provide person-centred care and support for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, documenting behavioral changes, and encouraging nutrition and hydration. Ideal candidates should be motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and may have prior experience in a care environment. Benefits include healthcare access, paid holidays, and more.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Annual healthcare allowance

Access to discounts at gyms

Interest-free annual travel loan

Sick pay scheme

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and document changes in residents' behavior.
• Encourage and assist residents with their nutrition and hydration.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

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. 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.

We're looking for someone who can:

• 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.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• 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.

About us:

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 make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

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. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

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
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents
• 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