Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa UK; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,046 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and Uniform provided andpaid

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

St Mark's Care Home in Maidenhead is seeking a Care Assistant (Bank) to support residents with companionship and personal care on a flexible bank basis.

You will document changes, assist with nutrition, and help with activities, while maintaining care plans and following regulatory requirements.

Bupa UK provides training, DBS checks, paid induction, and benefits; experience in care or Health & Social Care qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Motivation and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Desirable care home experience or Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and document changes in residents' behavior and report as required.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration per care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities, individual or group.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant (Bank)

St Mark's Care Home - 110 St Mark's Rd, Maidenhead SL6 6DN

Salary £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience

Bank contract

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

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: St Marks (Maidenhead)