Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Thatcham to deliver person-centred care for residents with dementia. You will support their daily needs, provide companionship, and enable them to live fulfilling lives. Ideal candidates should have great interpersonal skills and previous care experience. This role offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits including flexible working and health support.

Benefits

Flexible working

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Access to gym and fitness discounts

Long service rewards

Interest-free annual travel loan

Parental leave schemes

Viva wellbeing programme

Menopause Plan

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity are essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behaviour.
• Encourage residents to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide social and recreational activities for residents.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, providing nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. The home can provide an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcome the resident the same day. The home is situated in the centre of Thatcham and has dementia champions who work to improve the quality of life for residents through daily activities and opportunities for reminiscence and stimulation. The home’s interior is decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers. Chefs create well-crafted menus with fresh ingredients, and staff discuss personal preferences and dietary needs with new residents. Individual dietary needs and preferences are included in the food menu, with mealtimes being an important part of the day. There is a real sense of community at the home, with a social calendar organized around residents’ interests and activities designed to keep residents physically and mentally stimulated, including reminiscence sessions, exercise sessions and music classes.

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

• 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. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.
• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, value approximately £350
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans (details on career site)
• Parental leave schemes (adoption, birth parents and co-parents) – details on career site
• Menopause Plan to support women’s health choices
• Access to gym and fitness discounts across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and actively support diversity and inclusion. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments in recruitment for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

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