Care Assistant - Bank

BUPA Care Homes (CFCHomes) Ltd

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Southampton Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 19, 2026 Last posted May 19, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Care Assistant - Bank Hours

Knight's Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW

£13.30 - £14.30 Per Hour

Bank Hours

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 dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being 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 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 & 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

  • Flexible working patterns to fit around you

  • Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

  • Free meal on every shift

  • DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa

  • 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”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.  That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Locations:

Knights Grove
About this role

Summary

Provide person-centered care, support residents' needs, document changes, and assist with daily activities.

Job title

Care Assistant - Bank

Experience level

desirable: care home experience or health social care qualification

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Southampton, no remote work allowed

Salary

£13.30 - £14.30 Per Hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

interpersonal skillscommunication

Preferred skills

care home experiencehealth and social care qualification

Specializations

personal caremental stimulation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Southampton, UK

On-site City