Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wimbledon seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver personalized care in a supportive environment. This full-time role involves assisting residents with clinical and emotional needs, fostering companionship, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

Benefits

Free healthcare support access

Annual healthcare products allowance

Early wage access through Wagestream

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Diverse pension plans

Parental leave options

Menopause Plan support

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills.
• Will provide support and training whether experienced or new to the sector.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with high standard of clinical, social, and emotional care.
• Supporting residents' different requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Monitoring residents and reporting changes as part of the team.
• Communicating with residents' families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Description

Care Assistant

Heathland Court Care Home, London SW19 5NJ

£12.60 per hour

Full time up to 44 hours

8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am working days to include alternate weekends

About the role

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As a Care Assistant, you're at the heart of making a difference to our residents. You're as passionate about care as we are, and we'd love you to be part of our family. You'll be working with an award winning team helping people from your own community.

You understand how delivering high‑quality, personal and social care is as important as nurturing relationships, providing kindness and warmth to individuals and your amazing colleagues, so that our residents feel truly valued, cared for and part of life in the home.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care and recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents
• Supporting residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care
• Being part of a team supporting the nurse or senior care assistant in monitoring our residents and reporting change
• Communicating with residents' families, friends and other healthcare professionals

Key Skills / Qualifications

We're looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. You understand what is important to others. Whether you're an experienced carer or new to the sector, we'll provide you with the support and training you need to develop and learn from some of the best people in the industry.

We'll also train you on all aspects of our new digital care, transforming how you work, making things easier and letting you focus on care for our residents. It's an exciting time to be with us.

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 of approximately £350 for healthcare products
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme plus statutory sick pay
• Long‑service rewards – ecards, extra holidays, and money at milestones
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave – adoption, birth parents, co‑parents
• Menopause Plan – empowering women with advice and treatment options
• 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.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity, and we 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.

EEO Statement

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.