Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 17,633 - 19,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Job summary

A leading health provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person-centered care at The Goldbridge Care Home. The role involves supporting residents with personal care, nutrition, and activities, ensuring they maintain their independence. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers flexible working patterns, a fully paid induction, and access to workplace benefits. Join us in making health happen, with values of bravery, care, and responsibility guiding our actions.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour and document necessary changes.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs according to their care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant (Bank)

The Goldbridge Care Home, 3 Kleinwort Cl, Haywards Heath RH16 4XH

CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10

Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour depending 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 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

Locations:
The Goldbridge