Care Assistant

Job description

OverviewCare Assistant (Part Time)

Location: 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2JA

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Contract: Permanent Part Time

Shift pattern: 1 x 24 hours (8am - 2pm) 4 days per week; 1 x 18 hours (8am - 2pm) 3 days per week. Rota will include alternate weekends.

We make health happen. 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.

Key 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 & 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 mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.

My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support

Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350 value)

Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay

Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money)

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Access to Bupa pension plans (details on the career site)

Parental leave options (adoption, birth parents, and co-parents) – details on the career site

Menopause Plan to support health and treatment decisions

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity, and recruit from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Time TypePart Time

Job AreaCare Home – Care Assistants

LocationsSouthlands

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrogate

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