Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meals on shift

DBS & Uniform provided

Gym discounts across UK

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Care Assistant (Bank) at Pebble Mill Care Home in Edgbaston, Birmingham. You will support residents with a wide range of needs, promote independence, and work within a compassionate team to deliver high-quality care.

Bank contract with pay between £12.75 and £13.75 per hour, dependent on experience. This role emphasizes person-centred care, safety, and adherence to care plans and regulations.

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 companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour and document changes.
• Assist with nutrition and hydration per care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant (Bank)

£12.75 - £13.75 Per Hour Dependent On Experience

Bank 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.

Job Description

Care Assistant (Bank)

Pebble Mill Care Home, 2 Mill Pool Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7EG

£12.75 - £13.75 Per Hour Dependent On Experience

Bank 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

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shiftDBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• 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: Pebble Mill