Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health provider in Solihull is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centered support for residents. This role requires great interpersonal skills and flexibility in working hours, including weekends. Candidates should have positive motivation and communication skills. The position includes benefits like free healthcare access, holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free access to My Healthcare

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to earned wages (Wagestream)

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with diverse needs from companionship to personal care.
• Manage and document residents' behavior with care.
• Assist residents with their nutrition and hydration needs.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant (ARD00KE)

Bupa Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull B91 2AB

West Midlands B91 2AB

£12.25 per hour

Permanent Full Time / Part time 22 - 44 hours

Must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends.

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‑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.

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.

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly benefits.

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 value of approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences
• Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave (adoption, birth parents and co‑parents)
• Menopause plan – empowering women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focusing on customers. Our people are 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”, champion diversity, and 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. We offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, treating all fairly and providing reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.