Domiciliary Care Assistant - Nights

Bupa; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to support residents with personal care duties, promote mental and physical activities, and work with a diverse team. This permanent position offers guaranteed hours with 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, a passion for caring, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include healthcare support, holiday allowances, and more.

Benefits

Free meal with every shift

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

My Bupa Extras - discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or dementia setting is commendable.
• Passion for honouring residents' choices and prioritising their safety.
• Positive attitude and engagement with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care duties.
• Supporting residents during mealtimes.
• Promoting mental and physical activities.
• Answering emergency calls.
• Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager.
• Maintaining accurate care documentation.

Skills

Caring for others

Listening skills

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most, and our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offer luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and our top‑tier accommodation is matched by superior service. We provide person‑centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, your role is to help residents make the most of life, and in exchange, we will support you in reaching your full career potential. We are currently seeking Assistants at various levels to provide a variety of domiciliary, residential, nursing, and dementia care services as required. Our Domiciliary Care Assistants are the spark that ignites the spirit of our award‑winning retirement village. Their endless enthusiasm and gentle care raise spirits, turning every moment into a cause for joy. You’ll help us make health happen by: Whilst no two days will be the same in this role, as we adapt to the needs of our residents across the village.

• Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence 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 the 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 accurate records – maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to their health.

Your experience in a care or dementia setting, or perhaps a Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), is commendable. However, it’s your passion for caring for others, honouring their choices, and prioritising their safety and well‑being that truly stands out. As an excellent listener with an optimistic attitude, you engage confidently with both residents and their families, recognising the paramount importance of confidentiality in our work. With a readiness to set a positive example and assist the broader team, you provide care with dignity and empathy, striving daily to bring joy to our residents.

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.

Permanent position with guaranteed hours: full or part‑time, 12‑hour shifts from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, including alternate weekends. Perfect for those who thrive in a night‑time environment and seek a balanced work‑life schedule.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• Free meal with every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long Service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream – Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our menopause plan.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.
• 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.