Domiciliary Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Derby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider is looking for a Domiciliary Care Assistant in Derby. In this bank position, you'll support residents with personal care and daily activities to enhance their independence and quality of life, with comprehensive training provided. The role offers flexible shifts and various benefits including free meals and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

Health assessments at preferential rates

Flu vaccinations and eye test contributions

10% discount on the Bupa Menopause Plan

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a care/dementia setting preferred.
• Passionate about caring for others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing.
• Support at mealtimes and promote mental and physical activity.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Domiciliary Care Assistant - No Travel

Salary range: £12.60ph

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Bank Shifts Available

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll help residents to truly get the most out of life and in return we’ll support you to get the most out of your career. We’re currently looking for Assistants at all levels to provide a mix of domiciliary, residential, nursing and dementia care as required.

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.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Whilst no two days will be the same in this role, aswe adapt to the needs of our residentsacross the village. It’s likely you’ll becovering a variety of dutiesacross our onsite apartments and onsite care home,such as:

Assistingresidents with personal care duties such as bathing,dressing andcontinence care in their own homes within the Village. Providing the highest standards of care, you’ll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents

Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home. This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist

Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village

Answering emergency calls when care alert system is activated

Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists where appropriate

Admin duties: keeping accuraterecords -maintaining full documentation at all timesto show care given, activities and any changes to their health

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Ideally, you’ll have experience of working in a care/dementia setting or you may have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), however, this isn’t essential as full training will be provided. Above all, you’ll be passionate about caring for others, respecting people’s choices and always putting their safety and welfare first. A great listener with a positive outlook, you’re confident talking to both residents and their families and understand that confidentiality is very important in what we do. Always ready to lead by example and support the wider team, you’ll deliver care with dignity and compassion and work to put a smile on our residents’ faces every day.

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:

Free meal on every shift

Personal Energy is Bupa’s own resilience and wellbeing programme focused on helping you take good care of the important things in your life to maintain your own personal wellbeing.

Be Well health assessments. You and your family have access to a preferential rate on health assessments

RAC breakdown discount.

Be You Network. At Bupa we celebrate diversity, welcoming everyone from all backgrounds.

Flu vaccinations and eye test contributions

Menopause Plan: 10% discount on the Bupa Menopause Plan

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.