Domiciliary Care Assistant - Bank in Wantage

Richmond Village Letcombe Regis, South Street, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, OX12 9RG

£13.70 per hour plus paid breaks

Bank Contract covering shifts of Early 07:45-14:00, Late 13.45-20:00

We make health happen. At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most, and our Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis offer luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and our top-tier accommodation is matched by superior service. We provide person-centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives.

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, your role is to help residents make the most of life, and in exchange, we will support you in reaching your full career potential. We are currently seeking Assistants at various levels to provide a variety of domiciliary, residential, nursing, and dementia care services as required.

Our Domiciliary Care Assistants are the spark that ignites the spirit of our award-winning retirement village. Their endless enthusiasm and gentle care raise spirits, turning every moment into a cause for joy.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village.
• Providing the highest standards of care, championing the dignity and independence of all our residents.
• Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home.
• Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village.
• Answering emergency calls when the care alert system is activated.
• Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists where appropriate.
• Admin duties: keeping accurate records - maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to their health.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• You have experience of working in a care or dementia setting or you may have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Passionate about caring for others, respecting people's choices and always putting their safety and welfare first.
• A great listener with a positive outlook, confident talking to both residents and their families.
• Understanding that confidentiality is very important in what we do.
• Ready to lead by example and support the wider team, delivering care with dignity and compassion.

Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to 'Be you at Bupa', we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com

Benefits of Bank:

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you.
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid).
• Free meal (minimum 8 hour shift).
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.