Care Assistant

Job description

Job DescriptionCare Assistant

Cottenham Court Care Home

High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SS

CQC rating: GOOD

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.9/10

£12.80 - £13.80 per hour, dependent on experience

1 full‐time position (44 hours) and 1 part‐time position (22 hours)

Days and nights with alternate weekends

Permanent contract

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As a Care Assistant, you will provide person‐centred care that supports independence and honours choice, working as part of a dedicated team committed to the highest standards of care. Our values of bravery, caring and responsibility guide everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

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

Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care, ensuring documentation and reporting of any changes in accordance with 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 to redeem against a range of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)

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

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay, providing financial support during longer absences

Long service rewards (e‐cards, extra holidays, and money) at each milestone

Free meal on every shift

Interest‐free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets

Access to a range of Bupa pension plans

Parental leave – adoption, birth, and co‐parent schemes

Menopause plan – empowering women to seek advice, choose treatment, and take control of health

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

Equal Employment OpportunityBupa 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 we will make reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.

Time type: Full time

Job area: Care Home – Care Assistants

Location: Cottenham Court

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

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