Care Assistant

Bupa Global; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St Albans is looking for a Care Assistant to provide person-centred care that supports independence. You will assist residents with personal care, observe their behavior for changes, and support their nutrition. This role offers a competitive pay and excellent Bupa benefits, including healthcare access and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Annual benefits allowance

Wagestream for early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity essential for the role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a team and independently.
• Desirable: Previous care home experience.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document changes in residents' behavior according to regulations.
• Encourage residents to eat and drink per care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant

Job Overview

Care Assistant, Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, St Albans, AL2 3TN. £12.80 per hour plus excellent Bupa Benefits. Permanent Contract – Day positions available. Alternate weekends required.

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

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Long service rewards.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes.
• Menopause Plan.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, so our customers are our focus. Our people are 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 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.