Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant (Part Time)Southlands Care Home, 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2JA

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Contract: Permanent Part Time

Schedule:

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

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll provide person‐centred care that supports independence, honours choice, and ensures our residents live a life they truly love. 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, documenting and reporting 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 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 of approximately £350, redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.

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

28 days holiday.

Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.

Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestone achievements.

Free meal on every shift.

Interest‐free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.

Range of Bupa pension plans (details on career site).

Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‐parents (details on career site).

Menopause Plan – Empowered advice and treatment choices for women.

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

EEO and Diversity: Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We strive to treat everyone fairly and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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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