Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible patterns

Induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check & Uniform

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa's St Mark's Care Home in Maidenhead is seeking a Care Assistant on a Bank contract to provide person-centred care and support independence for residents. The role involves companionship, personal care, and reporting changes per regulations.

You'll join a team committed to high standards of care, with flexible patterns, induction, and DBS/licence checks provided. Salary is £13.10–£14.10 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Desirable: previous care home experience or Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and report changes per legislation and document accordingly.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities, group and individual.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Care home exp

Education

Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant (Bank)

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

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6 / 10

Salary £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience

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

• 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.

  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

  Locations

  St Marks (Maidenhead)