Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A health and care provider in Fleet is seeking a Care Assistant to offer person-centred support to residents. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team. Previous experience in a care home is desirable. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits including healthcare support and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Annual healthcare allowance

Wagestream access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant

Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RB

Job Description

CQC rating: GOOD
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10
£12.60 - £13.60 per hour dependent on experience
4 x 12 hour day shifts available, alternate weekends
Permanent Contract (44 hours)

At Bupa, we help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice.

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.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme – additional to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for each milestone.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control.
• 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 driven by a 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", champion diversity and 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, meaning we offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Job Area

Care Home – Care support