Care Assistant

Bupa; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Romford is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care supporting residents' independence. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, managing residents' needs, and supporting their social interactions. Motivated individuals with great interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare support and annual leave.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Wagestream for early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loans

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex care environment is preferable.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying needs from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behavior and document any changes.
• Assist residents with nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide social and recreational activities for residents.
• Maintain care plans in accordance with legal requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation and positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Havering Court Care Home, Havering Road, Romford RM1 4YW

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5

£12.25 - £13.25 Per Hour, Depending On Experience

Days 8am - 8pm Must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends

Experience in a complex care environment with clinical experience would be ideal for this home.

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.

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.

• 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 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.

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.