Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Thorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to deliver person-centered care in a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care and nutrition while ensuring their comfort. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and may have previous experience in a care setting. A variety of benefits are offered, including free healthcare support and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Flexibility in working hours

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivation and positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Nights) - Full time Days and Nights - 4 x 12 hour shifts. Alternate weekends. Premier Court Care Home, Thorley Lane East, Thorley, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4BH.

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 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
• 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
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
• Menopause Plan to empower women to seek guidance and treatment
• Discounts at 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 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” and champion diversity. 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.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Care Home Postcode CM23 4BH

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