Care Assistant
From £7.83 per hour + excellent benefits
Ashby Court, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Days & Nights Available
Right now, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our exceptional team of carers at our home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
You might be an experienced Care Assistant or a just passionate individual looking for that chance to kick start a career in care, either way, we want to hear from you!
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Come join the team at Bupa and have a career worth caring about.
What you’ll be doing
As a Key Worker under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of our residents
Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals
Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities with residents, both individually and as a group
Helping to maintain accurate records, undertaking ongoing training and getting involved in welcoming and training new staff
Generally promoting our residents’ independence, choice, dignity and respect by delivering the very best standards of care
What you’ll need
Ideally, some experience in a care environment, although this is not as essential as your genuine desire to develop a career in this field
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a dedicated team
A respectful, courteous and compassionate nature and a willingness to undertake any aspects of care or non-care duties
A belief in giving your personal best at all times and striving for continuous improvement
Why choose Bupa?
Refer a friend payments of up to £1000
We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)
Excellent progression opportunities through dedicated training and development
Childcare Vouchers
20 days annual leave, Plus statutory bank holidays
Pension and Life Assurance scheme available
Smile Everyday - a health and wellbeing package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24 / 7 health lines along with online wellbeing tools
Discounted gym membership, free flu vaccine and discounts on Bupa dental
Interest free travel ticket loans / Free onsite Parking / Cycle to Work Scheme
Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development
Access to rewards, offers and discounts
Hot meal provided on a 12 hour shift
Uniform provided
Recognition schemes including Everyday Heroes and annual National Care Home Awards
About the Home
Situated in a peaceful rural location near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Ashby Court is a modern purpose-built home designed to create a warm atmosphere.
We encourage all our residents to enjoy the home in their own individual way. Surrounding our home are beautiful landscaped gardens with patio seating, raised flowerbeds and a lovely water feature.
Residents fond of gardening are more than welcome to help out at their own pace.
Each resident has a key carer and also a named nurse and we speak to residents and their families to allow us to create a personal care plan to meet their needs and give us a better understanding of their particular likes and dislikes.
Who we are
Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care throughout the UK. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Careers worth caring about.
Bupa is committed to an environment which will attract, retain and motivate its people. Bupa aims to ensure that every applicant to, or employee of is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Two instalments of £250 paid after your first shift / 6 months service (for both referrer and referee) and will be based on 36 hour contracts and will be pro-rata'd
