Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Harefield; On-site; GBP 17,564 - 18,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is looking for a Care Assistant (Bank) to work in a flexible role supporting residents in various needs from companionship to personal care. The position offers a salary range of £12.75 – £13.75 per hour depending on experience. Candidates should possess motivation, interpersonal skills, and ideally some experience in a care home or relevant qualifications. Bupa promotes diversity and provides benefits like free meals on shifts and access to gym discounts.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude towards residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behaviour.
• Encourage residents to meet their nutrition and hydration needs.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant (Bank)
Location: 21 Watermill Ln, London, N18 1SH

Job Description
Care Assistant (Bank)
Location: 21 Watermill Ln, London, N18 1SH
Salary: £12.75 – £13.75 per hour depending on experience
Hours: Flexibility is essential
Bank contract

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

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Locations: Stamford Care Home