Care Assistant (Bank)

Bupa; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Care Assistant (Bank) to provide vital support to residents in their care home. The role involves ensuring high standards of care by assisting with personal needs and fostering a homely environment. You will be expected to work flexible shifts, contributing to the well-being of our community.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Manage and document changes in residents' behavior.
• Encourage residents to meet their nutrition and hydration needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

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Bupa Chilton Meadows Care Home, Stowmarket IP14 1HL

£12.80 per hour

Flexible shifts between Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am

Bank 0 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 w e especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer a n 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.

Chilton Meadows

Location Status

On site

Salary Amount

£12.80

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Care Home Postcode

IP14 1HL

Job

Care

Disqualification questions

Category_3

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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