Care Assistant (Nights)

We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton. As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our organisation, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice.

The Bridles is a new state-of-the-art care home built for the future with residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. Located in Wincanton, this luxurious new home has superior standards of design and interior finishes.

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, 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.
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
• 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.