Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant at Staplehurst Manor, Tonbridge. This important role involves assisting residents with personal care and companionship while maintaining accurate care plans. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and ideally have experience in a care home or a relevant qualification. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from £12.60 to £13.60, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including free meals, holiday schemes, and access to health programs.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 health support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early wage access through Wagestream

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on every shift

Interest-free travel loans

Parental leave schemes

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Effective communication to support residents.
• Ability to maintain accurate care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document and report changes in residents' behavior.
• Encourage nutrition and hydration for residents.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Care Assistant – Staplehurst Manor Care Home, Frittenden Rd, Tonbridge TN12 0DG

CQC rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10

Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour

2 Positions Available

33 hours per week – maternity leave cover. Permanent 44 hour contract.

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.

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 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 – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestone achievements
• 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 – empowers women to seek advice and health options
• 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”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. 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 time

Job Area

Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations

Staplehurst Manor