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Care Assistant

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Bupa

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should be a motivated, positive individual with strong interpersonal skills, understanding others' needs, and willing to learn, regardless of your experience level in care.
  • You will provide high-quality clinical, social, and emotional care, support residents' needs, assist the nursing team, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

  • Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role
  • 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, where you can learn from some of the best people in the industry.

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

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Care Assistant position?

The salary for the Care Assistant position ranges from £12.80 to £13.80 per hour, depending on experience.

What shifts are available for this role?

The shifts available for this role are day shifts from 8am to 8pm, 8am to 2pm, or 2pm to 8pm.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent contract.

What qualifications or experience do I need to apply?

We are looking for motivated, positive individuals with great interpersonal skills. Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the sector, you will receive the support and training needed to develop.

What type of care will I provide as a Care Assistant?

As a Care Assistant, you will assist residents with clinical, social, and emotional care, support them with personal care, companionship, and help monitor their needs alongside the nursing team.

What benefits are offered to Care Assistants?

Benefits include free access to healthcare support, an annual healthcare allowance, Wagestream for early wage access, 28 days holiday, a sick pay scheme, long service rewards, free meals on shifts, interest-free travel loans, pension plans, parental leave, a menopause plan, and discounts at gyms.

Are applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply?

Yes, we champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Is this role open to individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and aims to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

How can I get in touch if I require information in an alternative format?

You can email careers@bupa.com for information regarding this role in an alternative format.

Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

upa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving over 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. We directly employ around 85,000 people, principally in the UK, Australia, Spain, Chile, Poland, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico, the US, Middle East and Ireland. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia and India.