Care Assistant (Nights)

Bupa Insurance Limited; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products

Interest-free travel loan

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shifts

Discounts at gyms

Menopause Plan

Job summary

Bupa Insurance Limited is seeking a Care Assistant for The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton. You will provide person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice while being part of a team dedicated to delivering high standards of care.

This permanent position involves working night shifts from 7:30pm to 7:30am, offering competitive pay of £13.30 per hour. The role emphasizes motivation, communication skills, and experience in a care setting, with extensive benefits and support for employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour, documenting changes.
• Encourage residents to meet their nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans as per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Care Assistant

The Bridles Care Home, Dykes Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ

Salary: £13.30 Per Hour

Permanent - Night shifts

Shift pattern: 7.30pm - 7.30am

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.

About Us – The Bridles

The Bridles is a new state‑of‑the‑art care home built for the future with residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. Located in Wincanton, this luxurious new home has superior standards of design and interior finishes. With smart technology and thoughtful spaces, it’s a place for connection and comfort.

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

• 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

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: The Bridles