Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A care home provider in Midhurst is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide person-centred care. You will help residents with their daily needs, ensuring their independence and dignity while maintaining the highest standards of care. Candidates should possess motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for improving residents' quality of life. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of £12.25 - £13.25 per hour, plus various benefits including a healthcare plan, holiday allowance, and more.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Annual healthcare product allowance

Wagestream access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shifts

Interest-free annual travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

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 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 their care plan.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory requirements.

Job description

Job Description

Pendean House Care Home, Off Oaklands Lane, West Lavington, Midhurst, GU29 0ES

£12.25 - £13.25 per hour dependent on experience

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 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.
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approx. £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme to frontline teams in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – various schemes.
• Menopause Plan.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair interview processes and reasonable adjustments. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Care support

Location

Pendean House