Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable health care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Wilmslow to provide person-centred care that supports independence. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, documenting their needs, and providing stimulation through activities. The role requires great communication and interpersonal skills, with desirable experience in a care environment. Benefits include healthcare support, annual leave, and a sick pay scheme.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products

Wagestream for early wage access

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and companionship.
• Document and report changes in residents' behavior.
• Assist residents with nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Positivity

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant

Hazelmere house - Pinewood Road, Wilmslow SK9 2RS

Location: Hazelmere House

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.9

Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour depending on experience

Job type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home - Care support

About Bupa

We make health happen. At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As a Care Assistant, you'll provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do.

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, approximate value £350.
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards: ecards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan.
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria, with reasonable adjustments.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care