Care Assistant (Bank)

Bupa Global; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider in West Midlands seeks a Care Assistant (Bank) to support residents with various needs, ensuring their health and well-being. Responsibilities include personal care, documentation, and providing stimulation through activities. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This role offers flexible working patterns, a comprehensive paid induction, and employee benefits such as free meals and gym discounts.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity essential for supporting residents.
• Excellent communication skills mandatory.
• Previous care home experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with companionship and personal care.
• Document and report any changes in residents' behavior.
• Encourage residents to eat and drink as per care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description - Care Assistant (Bank)

Requisition Title

Care Assistant (Bank)

West Midlands B91 2AF

Salary Amount £12.25

Care Assistant - Bank

Bank contract - 0 Hours

We make health happen

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.
• 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.

Care Home Postcode B91 2AF