Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care. The role involves supporting residents with diverse needs, maintaining care plans, and providing physical and mental stimulation. This entry-level position offers a starting salary of £12.60 - £13.60 per hour and various benefits, including healthcare support and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare support

Annual allowance of approximately £350

Wagestream – early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Access to Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour, documenting and reporting changes.
• Support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivation

Positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description

140 Barnet Road, Barnet EN5 3LJ
CQC rating: good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7

Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience
Permanent day & night shifts

As a Care Assistant at Richmond Villages, you will provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice, delivering the highest standards of care for residents. Our values: Brave, Caring, Responsible.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Benefits

• My Healthcare - free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance approximately £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards.
• Free meals on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes.
• Menopause Plan.
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities.

Why Bupa

Bupa is a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focused on customers. We champion diversity and support disabled applicants with reasonable adjustments.

Location

The Arkley

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We will offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.