Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A health and social care provider is seeking a Care Assistant at Kilfillan House in Berkhamsted. In this full-time role, you will provide person-centred care, support residents' needs, and ensure high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and motivation to work as part of a dedicated team. Benefits include healthcare support, holiday allowance, and long service rewards.

Benefits

Free access to health support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shift

Interest-free travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour carefully.
• Support residents’ nutrition and hydration needs.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulations.

Skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant

Kilfillan House – Graemesdyke Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3LZ

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6

Salary: £12.80 – £13.80 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

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. 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 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, valued at approximately £350.
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay to support longer absences.
• Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – 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. 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 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. A reasonable interview/assessment will be offered to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Care support

Location

Kilfillan House