OverviewCare Assistant role at

Bupa

– Beacher Hall, 42 Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6PG.

Beacher Hall offers 24-hour nursing care and support for adults 18+ with a range of needs, including complex needs and neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, respiratory conditions, Parkinson’s disease and acquired brain injuries. The home provides long-term, short-stay and rehabilitation care.

Beacher Hall is a converted listed building with a relaxing environment, well equipped for a range of individual care needs. There’s a bustling atmosphere, with plenty for residents to get involved. There is a physiotherapy gym, large landscaped gardens and an inviting lounge. These spaces are open to all, whether staying long-term or for a few months.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, with a TV and telephone point. Comfortable communal areas and lounges, plus the landscaped gardens, provide spaces where residents can socialise and relax with friends and family.

The home aims to ensure mealtimes are satisfying and nutritious, accounting for personal taste. Sensory art classes and music therapy are part of a thriving activities programme, and regular trips and outings are organised to help residents engage with community life.

We make health happen.

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a

Care Assistant , you''ll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You''ll be part of a team delivering the highest standards of care. Our values of Brave, Caring and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

Key Responsibilities

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 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.

What We''re Looking For

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.

Benefits

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 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350

Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes

28 days holiday

We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets

We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site

Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents - find out more on our career site

Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health

Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?We''re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being Brave, Caring and Responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa, champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We''ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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