Care Assistant - Bank

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

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Annual leave allowance

Wagestream early access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on each shift

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Care Assistant (Bank) at Thatcham Court Care Home to provide person-centred care, helping residents maintain independence and choice. The role supports a dementia-focused setting with a wide range of activities and a focus on resident well-being.

Zero hours contract with pay between £12.80 and £13.80 per hour, depending on experience, and benefits through Bupa’s Viva wellbeing programme. A supportive, inclusive workplace is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: previous care home experience or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Observe and document changes in residents’ behaviour in line with legislation.
• Support residents’ nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant - Bank

Job Description

Location: Thatcham Court Care Home Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL

Hours: Zero hours contract

Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour/depending on experience

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, the home provides all types of dementia care including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. The home can provide an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcome the resident the same day. There’s a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home’s social calendar is organised around those interests. Activities are organised to make sure residents are always physically and mentally stimulated.

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

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:

• 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
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• 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

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:

Thatcham Court