Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 19.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

My Healthcare

Wagestream

Free meals on shift

Travel loan

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Zusammenfassung

Bupa Ardenlea Grove Care Home in Solihull is hiring a Care Assistant on a bank contract. You will support residents with personal care, nutrition, activities, and documentation to ensure high standards of care.

The role emphasizes person-centred support, independence, and respecting residents’ choices. Ideal candidates will have motivation, good communication, and teamwork skills, with desirable Health and Social Care qualifications.

Qualifikationen

• Must have motivation and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Observe and document changes in residents' behaviour per regulations.
• Assist with nutrition and hydration according to care plans.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Health and Social Care qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: Care Assistant - Bank Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull, B91 2AB £12.75 - £13.75 per hour depending on experience and Qualifications 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

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

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: Ardenlea Grove

If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. 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.