Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

Flexible working

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Bupa Hatfield Peverel Care Home in Chelmsford is seeking a part-time Care Assistant on a bank basis. You will support residents with companionship and personal care, document changes, and assist with meals and activities to promote wellbeing.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with a preference for candidates with care home experience or Health and Social Care qualifications. Flexible working and supportive benefits are offered within a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Health and Social Care qualification or care home experience.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and document changes in residents' behaviour in line with regulations.
• Support nutrition and hydration per care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities, group and individual.
• Maintain accurate care plans compliant with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation and positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant - Bank Location: Hatfield Peverel Care Home, Chelmsford CM3 2NZ Contract: Bank Salary: £13.10 per hour CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10 Set in nine acres of grounds, the home offers a warm welcome to anyone in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. The home has a dedicated dementia-friendly house, known as Mallard, where residents are supported by dementia champions. The home’s interior has been decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers. Hatfield Peverel is a lively and welcoming care home at the heart of your local community. The dedicated care team plan a varied programme of activities and social gatherings, which you’re welcome to take part in. From flower arranging, baking clubs, tea dances to regional events such as summer fetes and remembrance celebration events, there is always something going on. Great attention is placed on the food menu to make sure it is both enjoyable and nutritious, made by an experienced chef using fresh produce, while there are snacks and drinks available throughout the day and night. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Hatfield Peverel, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them. 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

• Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
• We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

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: Part time Job Area: Locations: Hatfield Peverel Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.