Care Assistant- Weekends

Bupa Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Care Assistant in London to support residents with varied needs and ensure they receive person-centred care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Competitive salary and various family-friendly benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Excellent communication skills

Great interpersonal skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Havelock Court, 6 Wynne Road, London, London SW9 0BB

Salary: £12.25 per hour

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.

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 and 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.

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, value ~£350
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for transport
• Pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

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”, championing diversity and recognizing the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. 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.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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