Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Huddersfield is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and companionship. This entry level role offers various benefits, including free healthcare and access to earned wages. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Experience in a care home is desirable.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 health support

Annual healthcare allowance

Wagestream access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Discounts for gyms and fitness facilities

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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and document changes.
• Support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs according to care plan.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant – Richmond Villages

Lindley Grange care home – Acre Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3EJ

Company Rating: Carehome.co.uk 9.9

Salary: £12.25 – £13.25 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Permanent. Days, twilight, and night shifts available. Includes alternate weekends.

Employer: Bupa – 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 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 and 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 that can be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, worth approximately £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long‑service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• 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 – empowers women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• 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 people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make 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 ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews/assessments to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria.

Additional Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Job Area: Care Home – Care support