Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Southampton is looking for a Care Assistant to support residents with their daily needs in a vibrant care home environment. This full-time position comes with a competitive pay rate ranging from £12.80 to £13.80 per hour, depending on experience, and a wealth of benefits designed to support employee wellbeing. If you have a passion for helping others and the right interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance up to £350

Early access to earned wages (Wagestream)

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Parental leave schemes

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying care needs.
• Document and report changes in resident behavior.
• Assist with residents' nutrition and hydration.
• Provide social and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Motivation

Positivity

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Title

Care Assistant

Location

Knights Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW

Job Details

• CQC rating: Outstanding
• Carehome.co.uk rating: 10 / 10
• Pay: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour, depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent, Day & Night shifts available
• Job type: Full time
• Employment type: Contract
• Job area: Care Home - Care support
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

About Bupa

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages diverse applications.

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

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health - from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly 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 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• 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", champion diversity, and ensure our people represent the communities and customers we serve.