Care Assistant

We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at Elmstead Care Home in Chislehurst. As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our organisation, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love.

About Elmstead Care Home Elmstead Care Home is a 40-bedded residential home that includes a 12-bedded safe environment for residential dementia care. The home has good transport links, four comfortable lounges, an onsite hairdressing salon, and well-maintained gardens.

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 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

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
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider that helps people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.