At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with personal care and promote their well-being through activities.
- Company: Join a caring community at Richmond Villages Cheltenham.
- Benefits: Earn £13.25 per hour with paid breaks and flexible shifts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in care or Level 3 in Health & Social Care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.25 - 13.25 £ per hour.
Domiciliary Care Assistant – NO TRAVEL AS ALL ON ONE SITE – Bank Richmond Villages Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
£13.25 per hour – Paid breaks
Bank – 6 hour and 12 hour shifts (07:00–13:00, 08:00–14:00, 14:00–20:00 and 08:00–20:00)
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, your role is to help residents make the most of life, and in exchange, we support you in reaching your full career potential. We are currently seeking Assistants to provide a variety of domiciliary, residential, nursing, and dementia care services across the village.
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 and providing the highest standards of care.
- Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home, and helping with transfers using a wheelchair or hoist.
- 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).
- Above all, you’re passionate about caring for others, respecting people’s choices and always putting their safety and welfare first.
- A great listener with a positive outlook, you’re confident talking to both residents and their families and understand that confidentiality is very important in what we do.
- Always ready to lead by example, you’ll deliver care with dignity and compassion and work to put a smile on our residents’ faces every day.
Bupa 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 will make sure you are treated fairly and offered reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process if needed.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants
Location: Richmond Village Cheltenham
Domiciliary Care Assistant - on site (Bank) in Cheltenham employer: Bupa UK Excellence In Healthcare
At Richmond Villages Cheltenham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of our staff. With competitive pay rates, paid breaks, and a focus on providing high-quality care without the need for travel, our Domiciliary Care Assistants can thrive in a fulfilling environment where they make a real difference in residents' lives. Join us to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents while enjoying opportunities for personal and career development.
Contact Details:
Bupa UK Excellence In Healthcare Recruitment Team
