Care Assistant

Bupa; Stratton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu jabs

Discounted or free food

Referral programme

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave

Private dental insurance

Employee mentoring programme

Paid volunteer time

Health & wellbeing programme

Financial planning services

Company pension

Gym membership

Job summary

Bupa seeks a dedicated Care Assistant for Ashley House Care Home to provide person-centred care, support independence and respect residents’ choices. You will work within a team to deliver high standards of care while documenting changes and following regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and strong communication, with permanent day shifts and benefits designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Health and Social Care qualification or care home experience.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ behavior and document as required.
• Support nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description:Care AssistantAshley House Care HomeCQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.8 / 10Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experiencePermanent day shiftsWe make health happenAt 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport 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.BenefitsOur 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 supportAnnual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes28 days holidayWe 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 shiftInterest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWhy 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 timeJob Area:Care Home - Care AssistantsLocations:Ashley HouseFree flu jabs, Discounted or free food, Referral programme, Cycle to work scheme, Additional leave, Private dental insurance, Employee mentoring programme, Paid volunteer time, Health & wellbeing programme, Financial planning services, Company pension, Gym membership