Care Assistant

Bupa; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Care Assistant (Bank) at Ridley Park care home in Blyth. You'll provide person-centred care, supporting residents' needs and ensuring their well-being. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high standards of care. This position offers flexible working patterns, a comprehensive induction, and various benefits, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying needs from companionship to personal care.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behaviour.
• Assist residents with nutrition and hydration as per care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans according to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant (Bank)

Ridley Park care home - Forster Street, Off Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3BG

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7

Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience

Bank contract - Zero hours 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 shift
• DBS 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: Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations: Ridley Park