Care Assistant

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from companionship to personal care.

Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care, and 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 and legal requirements.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications & Attributes

Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.

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 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, worth approximately £350.

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

28 days holiday.

Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay, to provide support during longer absences.

Long service rewards for milestones at Bupa, including e‐cards, extra holidays and money.

Free meal on every shift.

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

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

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

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

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

Time Type: Full time

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means 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 to anyone that needs them.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bournemouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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