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Domiciliary Care Assistant
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Domiciliary Care Assistant
About the Role
We are looking for compassionate and committed individuals to join our team of Domiciliary Care Assistants at Richmond Village, Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72 2EA.
**Job Title: Domiciliary Care Assistant Location: Richmond Village, Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72 2EA Contract: Permanent Part-Time On-Site: No travel required Available Shifts: Days (7-11 am) & Twilight (7 pm–7 am) Shift Pattern: Rotating with alternate weekends Salary: £13.10 per hour with excellent benefits Care Rating: "Rated Good overall and Outstanding in Caring – join a team where staff feel valued, supported, and truly #LoveWorkingHere."
-- “We make health happen.”
At Bupa, we provide compassionate support to individuals when they need it most. Richmond Villages are part of our commitment to delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, and helping residents live their best possible lives. As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents while growing in a rewarding career.
We are seeking assistants with varied experience—from domiciliary, residential, nursing, to dementia care—as we strive to deliver exceptional support. Every day will be unique, shaped by the diverse needs of our residents.
Days Will Typically Include:
- Supporting residents with personal care tasks — such as bathing, dressing, continence care — respecting their dignity and autonomy within their own homes.
- Assisting with mealtimes, whether by serving meals in their apartments or supporting mobility during transfers or hoist-assisted moves.
- Engaging residents in physical and mental activities, such as hobbies or structured social programmes in the village.
- Responding to emergency care alerts when the care system is activated.
- Working closely with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other professionals, including GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and chiropodists.
- Maintaining detailed records of care provided and any health changes to ensure best practice and safeguarding.
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Your role is integral to our mission of putting residents first, so you will:
✨ Champion dignity and independence for every individual under your care. ✨ Provide emotionally supportive relationships whilst offering practical, respectful assistance. ✨ Contribute to a collaborative environment, enhancing teamwork to maintain high standards of care. ✨ Uphold the strictest confidentiality whilst fostering trust with residents and families. ✨ Lead by example in delivering a positive culture of care.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Attributes:
- Passion for caring — genuine commitment to supporting and uplifting others.
- Empathy and patience — the ability to connect with people from all backgrounds.
- Strong motivational skills — inspiring residents to remain active and engaged.
- Excellent communication — with care
residents, families, and colleagues. Assurance of confidentiality and trust.
- Team player — willing to learn, collaborate, and support colleagues.
- Compassion and professionalism — celebrating small victories and putting smiles on faces.
Qualifications:
Ideally, you will have experience working in a care, residential, or dementia setting, or hold a level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (though full training and development are provided). If you have no prior qualifications or experience, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Why Work for Bupa?
We believe that health is at the heart of everything. Our global wellbeing programme, Viva, supports mental, physical, environmental, social, and financial health. Here’s why you’ll benefit as Domiciliary Care Assistant:
Career Support:
📚 Ongoing training dedicated to your professional development — including apprenticeship opportunities and access to LinkedIn’s online learning resources. 💡 Thorough induction and continual staff support, ensuring you thrive from day one. 📕 Free access to employeeTool time, a digital portal with resources for growth and learning.
Financial & Health Benefits:
🎒 My Healthcare: 24/7 virtual GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support for prompt medical advice. 💊 Annual £350 healthcare allowance (redeemable on a menu of Bupa products, including gym memberships, teledermatology, and more). 🚗 Interest-free annual travel loan to purchase season tickets for public transport. 💵 Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages, paid as you progress. 📅 Pension schemes to secure your longer-term financial health. 👶 Generous parental leave entitlements, including adoption, birth, and co-parenting leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle:
🧘 Free meal with every shift to keep you fuelled and energised. 🏋️ Discounts on gyms and fitness facilities across the UK for active health maintenance. 💶 Long service benefits—including holiday days, monetary rewards, and milestone eCards. 👩👧👦 Family-friendly policies to support both work and life balance.
Our Purpose – Be at the Heart of Health
We’re a health insurer and provider, driven by the mission to help people live longer, happier, healthier lives. At Bupa, our culture is built on courage, compassion, and responsibility. We champion "Be you at Bupa"—we celebrate diversity and actively seek talent that represents our communities and clients.
Bupa is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair access to interviews for candidates with disabilities and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.
Let’s Make Health Happen Together
- 🌐 80,000+ health professionals across the globe deliver our mission on a daily basis.
- 💡 You’ll be challenged, encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who value care expertise.
- ❤️ We believe every customer deserves exceptional care, and your click will help us create it.
If you have believe, heart, and drive, join us to make a true difference. Wherever you work, you’ll be driven by meaningful work in a culture of passion, collaboration, and positivity.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply—your unique perspectives make us stronger.
Code of Conduct: Our mission starts with trust and respect for everyone, embracing their values while adhering to industry quality standards.
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