Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will ensure that residents' needs are met while supporting their independence. The role offers a competitive wage of £12.80 per hour with excellent benefits, including healthcare access, additional sick pay, and a free meal on every shift. This position is perfect for those with great interpersonal skills who thrive in both independent and team settings.

Benefits

Free access to health support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Additional sick pay

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave support

Menopause Plan

Gym and fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Motivation and positivity are essential for this role.
• Experience in a care home environment is desirable.
• Must communicate effectively and work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varied requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe, manage, and document residents' behavior as per legislation.
• Encourage nutrition and hydration according to care plans.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Apply for the Care Assistant role at Richmond Villages.

Allington Court Care Home, Lye Lane, St Albans, AL2 3TN.

£12.80 per hour plus excellent Bupa benefits.

Permanent contract – 33 hours on day shifts available, alternate weekends required.

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.

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 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 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximate value of £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan enabling purchase of public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans available.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women.
• 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, so our customers are our focus. Our people are 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.” We 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. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.