Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newbury is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and companionship. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have a desire to work in a care home environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 health support

Annual healthcare allowance

28 days holiday

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free travel loans

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behavior in accordance with legislation.
• Encourage and assist residents to eat and drink according to their care plan.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant

Argyles Care Home, Pound Street, Newbury RG14 6AE

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10

Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour / depending on experience

Perm contract - 33 hours on Days & 33 Hours on Nights

Argyles has an experienced team of registered nurses and carers who provide nursing, residential, convalescence, respite, palliative and Parkinson's care.

This well-equipped Tudor-style house provides a comfortable and relaxing environment. Residents can socialise in the main lounge or relax in the quiet lounge as they choose, while the spacious gardens and patio can be enjoyed in warmer weather. Most bedrooms have en-suite facilities and can be personalised to suit individual tastes.

Much culinary expertise has gone into making meals balanced and appealing, meeting personal diet needs and favourites. Hot and cold drinks are always available and homemade cake is another popular addition.

Themed monthly events are part of the varied activities calendar, which includes visits from local performers, pampering sessions and excursions.

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.

Benefits

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.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 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

Why Bupa?

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. 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.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home - Care support

Locations

Argyles