Care Assistant

Job Details

Job Title:

Care Assistant

Location:

Parkside House Care Home, Parkside Road, Reading RG30 2DP

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Day shifts available

Salary: £13.10 to £14.10 depending on experience

CQC rating:
Good

rating: 9.7 / 10

Parkside care home offers comfortable nursing and residential care for anyone over 18, with short stay, palliative and Parkinson’s care. The purpose‑built home is spacious and bright, with supportive gardens.

• Support residents with a wide range of requirements from companionship to personal care.
• Observe and manage residents’ behaviour with care and 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.
• Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification is desirable.

• Free 24/7 healthcare support and remote GP appointments.
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 for health‑related products.
• Early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Statutory sick pay plus a supplementary sick pay scheme.
• Long‑service rewards with extra holidays and bonuses.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental, adoption, and other leave schemes.
• Menopause support plan.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.