Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Queensmount Care Home, 18 Queens Park W Dr, Bournemouth BH8 9DA

CQC rating:
Outstanding

Pay: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours: 22 Hours per week

Employment Type:
Full time

Location:
Queensmount

Provide person‑centred care to residents in a high‑standard care home, supporting their independence and well‑being while working as part of a dedicated team.

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with required legislation.
• Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
• Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
• Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.

• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable:
  Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 health support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Annual allowance (approx. £350) redeemable against approved health products.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Additional sick pay beyond statutory sick pay, as reassurance for longer absences.
• Long service rewards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans – information available on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause plan – support for women to seek advice and treatment.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.