Domiciliary Care Assistant - on site (Bank)

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

Job summary

A leading company in health insurance seeks a Domiciliary Care Assistant at their Richmond Village in Cheltenham. You will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity, independence, and well-being. Join a passionate team that values compassionate care and fosters a fulfilling environment for our residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or dementia setting is preferred.
• Passionate about caring for others with a positive outlook.
• Confident in communication with residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Supporting residents at mealtimes and promoting activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided and health changes.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Domiciliary Care Assistant - NO TRAVEL, ALL ON ONE SITE - Bank

Richmond Villages Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN

£12.00 per hour - Paid breaks

Bank - 6 hour and 12 hour shifts (07:00-13:00, 08:00-14:00, 14:00-20:00, and 08:00-20:00)

We make health happen

At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most. Our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offer luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and top-tier accommodation 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. In return, we will support you in reaching your full career potential. We are seeking Assistants at various levels to provide 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 enthusiasm and gentle care raise spirits, turning every moment into a cause for joy.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Adapting to the needs of our residents across the village, your duties may include:

• Assisting residents with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and continence care in their own homes within the Village. Upholding the highest standards of care, championing dignity and independence.
• Supporting residents at mealtimes, serving meals in their apartments or within the care home. This may involve helping them walk, transferring them in a wheelchair, or using a hoist.
• Promoting mental and physical activity through hobbies, interests, or activities within the village.
• Responding to emergency calls when the care alert system is activated.
• Collaborating with the Domiciliary Care Manager and external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
• Maintaining accurate records and full documentation to show care provided, activities, and any health changes.

Key Skills / Qualifications:

Experience in a care or dementia setting, or a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), is preferred. Above all, you should be passionate about caring for others, respecting choices, and prioritizing safety and welfare. A good listener with a positive outlook, confident in communication with residents and their families, and committed to confidentiality. You should lead by example, support the team, and deliver care with dignity and compassion, aiming to put a smile on residents’ faces every day.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider, with no shareholders, focusing on our customers. Our people are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world. We encourage diversity and aim to reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews/assessments to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria, with reasonable adjustments provided as needed.

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Time Type: Part-time

Job Area: Care Home – Care support

Locations: Richmond Village Cheltenham