Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Romford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital care training

Job summary

Bupa Havering Court in Romford is seeking a motivated Care Assistant for bank shifts to support residents with daily living, companionship and personal care. You will be part of a friendly team in a well-rated home committed to person-centred care.

Training on digital care will be provided and there are opportunities for development as you help residents live as independently as possible. If you have a caring nature and good interpersonal skills, you’ll fit in well here.

Qualifications

• Experience in care setting preferred or willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care.
• Support residents with companionship to personal care.
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring residents and reporting change.
• Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant - Bank Location: Havering Court Care Home, Romford RM1 4YW Contract: Bank Salary: £12.75 per hour CQC rating: Good Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10 Havering Court delivers 24-hour care for those joining us for short stays and long-term nursing, residential and rehabilitation care. We also support people living with complex needs, physical disabilities, respiratory and neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and acquired or traumatic brain injuries.

Havering Court is set in a peaceful, woodland setting, off the main road. The home has good transport links with a regular bus route stopping directly outside the home, not to mention easy access to the A12/ M25. Havering Court has comfortable ensuite bedrooms and well-furnished lounge areas where residents can relax and socialise. The home benefits from lots of outside space for family and friends to use whenever they come to visit. There’s a real sense of community at Havering Court.

The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. There are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. There’s never a dull moment, the care home puts on lots of activities that everyone can join in with if they wish and the activities are just as much fun for staff as it is for residents. Enjoying food is an important part of life. Soon after a resident arrives at Havering Court, staff discuss personal preferences and dietary needs.

We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. As a Care Assistant, you’re at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You’re as passionate about care as we are, and we’d love you to be part of our family. You’ll be working with the most remarkable team helping people from your own community. You understand how delivering high-quality, personal and social care, is as important as nurturing relationships, providing kindness and warmth to individuals and your amazing colleagues. So that our residents feel truly valued, cared for and part of life in the home. We’re looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. You understand what is important to others. Whether you’re an experienced carer or new to the sector, we’ll provide you with the support and training you need to develop, where you can learn from some of the best people in the industry. We’ll also train you on all aspects of our new digital care, transforming how you work, making things easier and letting you focus on care for our residents. It’s an exciting time to be with us.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents
• Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting change
• Communicating with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals

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: Havering Court

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. 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.