Care Assistant (Nights)

Bupa UK; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 11,700 - 14,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare access

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Retirement plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton. You will provide person-centred care to help residents maintain their independence and quality of life.

This role emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aligning with Bupa's values. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, managing nutrition and hydration, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Bupa offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare support and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: experience in a care home setting.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Observe and manage resident behavior, documenting changes.
• Encourage nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain legal care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Previous experience in a care home

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant

Salary: £13.30 Per Hour
Shift pattern: 7:30am - 7:30pm & 7.30pm – 7.30am

We make health happen. At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world.

Job Description
Care Assistant
The Bridles Care Home, Dykes Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ
Salary: £13.30 Per Hour
Permanent - day & night shifts
Shift pattern: 7:30am - 7:30pm & 7.30pm – 7.30am

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.

About Us - The Bridles

The Bridles is a new state of the art care home built for the future with residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. Located in Wincanton, this luxurious new home has superior standards of design and interior finishes. With smart technology and thoughtful spaces, it’s a place for connection and comfort.

We’re proud to offer excellent staff facilities at Bridles, designed to support your wellbeing and create a great working environment. Alongside a spacious training room and a comfortable staff room, we also provide dedicated staff shower facilities. Whether you prefer to cycle, walk, or run to work, you’ll have everything you need to freshen up and start your day feeling your best.

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 approximately £350 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Additional sick pay scheme to frontline teams, beyond statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays and money
• Free meal on every shiftInterest‑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 – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of 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 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 time

Job Area – Locations: The Bridles