Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-known care provider is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, nutrition, and activities at their care home in Esher. This full-time role demands interpersonal skills and offers a salary between £12.80 - £13.80 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude and preferably experience in a care home environment. Benefits include 28 days holiday, free meals on shifts, and health programs.

Benefits

Free healthcare advice

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meal on every shift

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with varying requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and report changes in residents' behavior.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide physical and mental stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate care plans.

Skills

Motivation

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Care Assistant role at Richmond Villages.

Wingham Court Care Home, Oaken Lane, Claygate, Esher KT10 0RQ.

CQC rating: GOOD. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10.

Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour. Day and night shifts available, 12-hour shifts, alternate weekends.

About Bupa

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.
• 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 for Bupa healthcare products (~£350).
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme – an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service – rewards for milestones at Bupa with ecards, extra holidays, and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable purchase of public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose 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 we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunity

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Job type: Full time.

Job area: Care Home - Care support.