Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank hours

Fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS check and uniform provided

Gym discounts across the UK

Job summary

Bupa Knights Grove Care Home in North Baddesley, near Southampton, is seeking a Care Assistant to work bank hours. You will provide person-centred care, support independence and respect residents’ choices, helping them live as well as possible.

Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality care with a compassionate approach. Flexible shifts, induction and DBS checks offered to support your role.

Qualifications

• Care Assistant role requires empathy, patience and person-centred approach.
• Experience or qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Observe and report changes per policy.
• Assist with nutrition and hydration per care plan.
• Support residents' engagement through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans and records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant - Bank Hours Knight's Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW £13.30 - £14.30 Per Hour Bank Hours

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.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Locations: Knights Grove

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.

We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.