Job Title: Domiciliary Care Assistant
Location: Richmond Village, Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72 2EA
Salary range: £13.10 per hour & Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent Part Time On Site – No Travel – Days & Twilight Available
Shift Pattern: 7-11am & 7-7am – On rota with alternate weekends
We make health happen at Bupa and are looking for Domiciliary Care Assistants to provide person‑centred care for residents in our Richmond Villages. You will be supported by thorough induction, ongoing training and opportunities for development including apprenticeships and online learning resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village.
- Support at mealtimes where appropriate; serve meals in apartments or within the care home and help residents to walk, transfer in a wheelchair or use a hoist.
- Promote mental and physical activity through hobbies, interests or activities within the village.
- Answer emergency calls when the care alert system is activated.
- Work with the Domiciliary Care Manager and external professionals such as GPs, chiropodists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records; keep full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to health status.
Qualifications & Competencies
Ideally, you have experience in a care or dementia setting, or hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Full training will be provided for those who do not meet these requirements. You should be passionate about caring for others, respect people’s choices, put safety and welfare first, and communicate confidently with residents and their families while maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits
- My Healthcare – quick, easy access to remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support, 24/7.
- Annual allowance redeemable for a range of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
- Statutory sick pay plus a frontline sick pay scheme for longer absences.
- Free meals with every shift.
- Paid breaks.
- Holidays – 20 days + bank holidays.
- Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and bonus payments).
- Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
- Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
- Access to Bupa pension plans and parental leave for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
- Menopause plan to empower women with advice and treatment options.
- Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to provide an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants
Locations: Richmond Aston Village
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