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 in a care home environment. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, and ensuring residents' nutritional needs. Ideal candidates are motivated, have strong interpersonal skills, and preferably have experience in a care setting. This role offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary of £12.80 - £13.80 per hour, plus numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

28 days holiday

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and part of a team.
• Previous experience in a care home environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Document and report changes in residents' behavior per legislation.
• Encourage residents' nutrition and hydration.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation and positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant

Bayford House Care Home Rookwood, Stockcross, Newbury RG20 8LB

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.1 / 10

Salary £12.80 - £13.80 per hour / depending on experience

Perm Contract - full time hours available

Nestled in the leafy village of Stockcross, Bayford House offers personalised care packages which include residential, respite, nursing, palliative and Parkinson's care. The home also has independent living suites for those in need of extra support or recovering from surgery.

Originally a private residence, Bayford House is set within large landscaped gardens and has been extensively modernised and refurbished to provide a high standard of accommodation and care. High ceilings and period features can be enjoyed throughout the home and residents can feel relaxed and comfortable in the spacious communal rooms and lounge areas. Most bedrooms have en‑suite facilities and all are tastefully furnished and decorated.

Residents can stay for two weeks, a month or longer- however long residents or loved ones needs support. They'll get to relax and meet new friends, giving families complete peace of mind. The home has a dedicated respite room that can be booked up to three months in advance, staff are happy to accept last‑minute requests too.

The independent living suites are spacious bedrooms with lounge areas, situated within Newdale Court, a part of the home that supports assisted living. There is an on‑site salon, large lounge and cinema room, as well as a dining room complete with hostess service.

Individual dietary preferences form the basis of the in‑house chef's daily menu, with homemade meals and lighter alternatives available.

Arts and crafts and reminiscence sessions are examples of the many activities available for residents, as are gentle gardening and sing‑alongs. Regular church services and a visit from a mobile library are also available.

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

• 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 Assistants

Locations

Bayford House