Care Assistant

Job description

Care AssistantStamford Care Home – 21 Watermill Ln, London N18 1SH

Job Description

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10

Salary: £12.25 - £13.25 per hour, depending on experience

Perm contract – 33 hours per week, alternative weekends required

At 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. We'll 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 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 and 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.

BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, encompassing all aspects of health – from mental and physical to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family‐friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

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 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.

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

28 days holiday.

We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Long service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money.

Free meal on every shift.

Interest‐free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.

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

Parental leave – we have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‐parents (find out more on our career site).

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

Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?Bupa is 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 in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity, and strive for representation. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer – every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria receives a fair interview/assessment and reasonable adjustments.

Time TypeFull time

Job AreaCare Home – Care Assistants

LocationsStamford Care Home

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

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