Care Assistant

Job description

Care AssistantLocation: Ashby Court Care Home, Tamworth Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2PX

Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour

Working hours: Monday - Sunday 8am - 12pm or 8pm - 8am (alternate weekend working required)

Job Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time

Company OverviewAt 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 & 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 approximating £350 that can be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.

Wagestream – have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.

28 days holiday.

Sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.

Long service rewards at milestones.

Free meal on every shift.

Interest‐free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.

Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.

Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‐parents.

Menopause plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.

Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

InclusivityBupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English