Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Wootton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal on shift

DBS check paid for by employer

Discounts at gyms UK-wide

Job summary

Bupa’s Richmond Villages in the United Kingdom is looking for care staff to provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents in a luxury retirement setting. You will assist with daily activities, monitor wellbeing, and support a nurse or senior care assistant in observing changes in residents’ conditions.

The role includes a full induction, ongoing training, and access to development resources. DBS clearance is required (costs covered by Bupa), with flexible patterns and a supportive team

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care.
• Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring residents and reporting changes.
• Communicating with residents' families, friends and other healthcare professionals.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care. Recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents
• Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting changes
• Communicating with residents' families, friends and other healthcare professionals

Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most and our Richmond Villages provides luxury retirement living. Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first-class accommodation requires a first-class service. We deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal (minimum 8 hour 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

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

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. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. 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