Care Assistant; Nights

Job Title & Location

Care Assistant (Nights) – Richmond Villages, St Mary’s Care Home, 19 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BE
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At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you will provide person‑centred care that supports independence and honours choice, delivering the highest standards of care and ensuring residents live a life they truly love. Our values of bravery, caring and responsibility guide everything we do, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.

CQC rating: GOOD.  rating: 9.7/10

Pay:
From £12.25 up to £13.25 per hour, dependent on experience.

Shift pattern: 12‑hour night shifts, including alternate weekends.

• Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the 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 the ability to work both 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 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350.
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40 % of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – support for women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Full‑time, Entry level.

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 provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.