Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Southampton, North Baddesley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Global is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team at Knights Grove Care Home in Southampton. The role involves providing high-quality personal and social care to residents, ensuring their needs are met while fostering a supportive community environment. With comprehensive training and a focus on wellbeing, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals on every shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Wagestream for early wage access

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support plan

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with clinical, social, and emotional care.
• Supporting nurses in monitoring residents.
• Communicating with residents’ families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Kindness

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant (KNI00H7)

Requisition Title

Care Assistant

Job Number:

KNI00H7

Knights Grove

Thomas Road Southampton

Hampshire SO52 9EW

Care Assistant

Location: Knights Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As a Care Assistant, you’re at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You’re as passionate about care as we are, and we’d love you to be part of our family. You’ll be working with the most remarkable team (we’ve just been awarded Care Home Provider of the Year at the Leaders in Care Awards 2022) helping people from your own community.

You understand how delivering high-quality, personal, and social care, is as important as nurturing relationships, providing kindness, and warmth to individuals and your colleagues. Our goal is for residents to feel truly valued, cared for, and part of life in the home.

We’re looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. You understand what is important to others. Whether you’re experienced or new to the sector, we’ll provide support and training to develop your skills, including training on our new digital care system, transforming your work and making care easier. It’s an exciting time to join us.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with clinical, social, and emotional care, recognizing and meeting their specific needs
• Supporting residents with a range of requirements from companionship to personal care
• Supporting nurses or senior care assistants in monitoring residents and reporting changes
• Communicating with residents’ families, friends, and healthcare professionals

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing. Viva, our global wellbeing program, covers mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. We support flexible working and offer family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa as a Care Assistant includes the following benefits:

• My Healthcare: Support, advice, and treatment access, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support, available 24/7
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 to redeem against Bupa healthcare products
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service rewards, including extra holidays and money
• Interest-free travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parenting
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

We also offer a sick pay scheme to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider focused solely on our customers. Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible.

We encourage diversity and invite applications from people of all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.