Richmond Villages
Care Assistant
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🔹 Care Assistant - Days
Location Richmond Villages, Cheltenham Hatherley Lane, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Salary & Benefits
- £13.25 per hour
- Paid breaks
- Welcome Bonus: £500
- Starter Bonus: One-off £1,000 upon meeting conditions (£500 after 4 weeks, £500 after 6 months)
Employment Type
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Full-time
About the Role
At Bupa, we provide luxury retirement living and person-centred care to support independence and individual choice. Our Richmond Villages Cheltenham team delivers award-winning acts of kindness, making every day exceptional for residents.
You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By. Your role as Care Assistant is critical to ensuring residents thrive in their golden years. You’ll be the hero with a heart—turning everyday care into acts of compassion. Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting residents with high-standard clinical, social, and emotional care, recognising and meeting their specific needs
- Supporting residents with diverse requirements, from companionship to personal care, fostering independence and dignity
- Working as part of a team to monitor residents’ well-being, reporting any changes to the nurse or senior care assistant
- Communicating effectively with residents’, families’, friends’, and Healthcare professionals
- Adapting care plans to ensure person-centred support tailored to each resident’s wishes
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, responsive care to residents, prioritising their individual needs and preferences
- Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities to maintain independence and safety
- Engage residents in social, recreational, and enrichment activities to enhance mental and emotional well-being
- Report changes in residents’ health or behaviour promptly to senior colleagues
- Support family members with updates and shared care planning (where appropriate)
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene within assigned areas
- Collaborate with nursing teams, healthcare professionals, and occupational therapists to implement care plans
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Requirements
- Minimum 12 months of recent care experience (essential for the Starter Bonus eligibility)
- Commitment to a role with 24+ hours per week (to meet Bupa’s contractual minimum)
- Passion for making a difference in people’s lives through compassionate care
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine meaningful connections
- Ability to work flexibly within a team environment during weekdays (day shift role)
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria, Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Benefits – Designed to Make Health Happen for You
Bupa’s Viva global wellbeing programme supports your mental, physical, financial, and social health. All employees receive benefits, including:
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**My Healthcare
- 24/7 access to remote GP consultations, physiotherapy, and mental health support
- Annual healthcare allowance: Redeemable for products/services worth £350 approx. ((Bupa healthcare menu))
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Work & Life Benefits
- Free meal per shift
- 28 days annual holiday
- Up to 40% Wagestream early access to earned wages (previously induced)
- Interest-free travel loan for annual season tickets (public transport)
- Competitive pension schemes with full employer contributions
- Features like our Menopause Support Plan
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Support & Wellbeing
- Parental leave options for all genders
- My Bupa Extras discounts at favourite retailers (e.g., Nike, Apple )
- Well-being tools for health (including financial guidance)
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Additional Support
- Sick pay scheme (top-up in addition to statutory sick pay for extended absences)
Why Bupa?
Bupa is a health insurer and provider with a distinct purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. As a shareholder-free company, our customers and people are always at the forefront.
Our Values: Brave, Caring, Responsible We champion diversity, inclusion, and inclusivity, understanding our team must reflect the communities we serve. If you have a diverse background, consider this your opportunity to be you at Bupa.
Join Us & Grow Together
- Api – Learn on the job with training, mentoring, professional development opportunities.
- Flexibility: Striking the balance between work and life with our engaging work culture.
- Local Connection’s Global Impact – Your contributions here matter on a worldwide scale.
Final Notes Starter & Welcome Bonuses are non-negotiable standard offers subject to:
- No sponsoring agencies can apply
- Minimum 12 months recent care experience
- Contractual requirement: 24+ weekly hours
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