Care Assistant

Job Details

Care Assistant – Richmond Village, Aston‑on‑Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA. Salary: £13.10 per hour. Contract: Permanent (Full Time & Part Time). Weekends on rota.

Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants. Time Type: Full time.

Shift Patterns

Flexible shift patterns available: 7:00 am–7:00 pm, 7:00 am–1:00 pm, 7:00 am–11:00 am, 1:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with a high standard of clinical, social and emotional care. Recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents.
• Answer emergency bells or calls from residents, assess the situation, provide help and summon senior care staff when necessary.
• Assist residents who need help with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene as documented in their care plan.
• Help residents with mobility problems, including transferring using appropriate equipment and caring for aids and personal equipment.
• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Be part of a team supporting the senior care assistant in monitoring residents and reporting changes.
• Communicate with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost (£40).

Qualifications & Requirements

Completed DBS check required. Experience in providing care to older adults is an advantage.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick access to remote GP, physiotherapy, mental health support 24/7.
• Annual allowance (≈£350) redeemable against Bupa health products.
• Paid breaks and a free meal with every shift.
• Holidays – 20 days + Bank Holidays.
• Long Service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40 % of earned wages.
• Various Bupa pension plans.
• Parental Leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – support for women in health decision‑making.
• Discounts at clubs and gyms across the UK.
• Supplementary sick pay scheme above statutory pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide reasonable adjustments and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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