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Care Assistant

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Bupa

Aug 21, 2024

Applications are closed

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

Requirements

  • Previous Experience Required

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 pay range for the Care Assistant position?

The pay range for the Care Assistant position is £11.45 - £12.45 per hour, depending on experience.

What are the shift times for this role?

The shifts for this role are from 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am.

Is previous experience required for the Care Assistant role?

Yes, previous experience is required for the Care Assistant role.

What type of care will I be providing as a Care Assistant?

As a Care Assistant, you will be assisting residents with clinical, social, and emotional care, as well as providing companionship and personal care.

Are there any additional benefits offered besides salary?

Yes, additional benefits include access to healthcare support, an annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products, free meals on every shift, 28 days of holiday, interest-free travel loans, early access to earned wages, and a variety of wellness programs.

What kind of training will be provided for new Care Assistants?

New Care Assistants will receive support and training to develop their skills, including training on all aspects of our new digital care system.

Is there a specific focus on diversity and inclusion at Bupa?

Yes, Bupa champions diversity and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

What kind of support is available for mental health?

Bupa offers My Healthcare, which provides quick access to support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues, including mental health support.

Can I access my wages early?

Yes, you can access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes through our Wagestream program.

Is there a sick pay scheme in place?

Yes, there is a sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

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.