CareAssistant

Job Description: **Care Assistant** **The Bridles Care Home, Dykes Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ** **Salary: £12.80 - £13.80 per hour depending on experience** **Permanent - day & night shifts** **Shift pattern: 7:30am - 7:30pm & 7.30pm – 7.30am** **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. **About Us - The Bridles** 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. With smart technology and thoughtful spaces, it’s a place for connection and comfort. We’re proud to offer excellent staff facilities at Bridles, designed to support your wellbeing and create a great working environment. Alongside a spacious training room and a comfortable staff room, we also provide dedicated staff shower facilities—something not many homes can offer. Whether you prefer to cycle, walk, or run to work, you’ll have everything you need to freshen up and start your day feeling your best. **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 stimulati