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Bupa; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid induction

Free meals on every shift

DBS check provided and uniform paid by

Gym discounts across the UK

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Care Assistant for Red Court Care Home in Croydon. You will provide person-centred care to residents, supporting independence and choice in a team that upholds our Brave, Caring, and Responsible values.

You will contribute to high standards of care, delivering activities and maintaining care plans in line with regulatory requirements. We offer a fully paid induction, a free meal on each shift, and DBS check plus uniform provided and paid for by Bupa, with access to gym

Qualifications

• Motivation, positivity and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and report changes in line with legislation.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs according to their care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, group and one-to-one.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Red Court Care Home, 27 Stanhope Road, Croydon CR0 5NS

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.

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.
• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

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", 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 your recruitment process to anyone that needs them.