Care Assistant
About this role
Care Assistant – Tenterden House Care Home (St Albans)
Position: Care Assistant
Location: Tenterden House Care Home, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TN
Ratings: CQC Rating: Outstanding | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.8 / 10
Salary: £13.30 - £14.30 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (Day shifts)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting compassionate care professionals with top-tier residential environments where person-centred support and dignity come first. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a dedicated Care Assistant for Tenterden House Care Home. If you have a natural warmth, a positive mindset, and a passion for helping residents live a life they truly love, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our home, providing vital person-centred care that supports resident independence, honours choice, and ensures every individual feels valued, safe, and treated like family.
Key Responsibilities:
Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, from daily companionship to personal care.
Observe and manage resident behaviour and wellbeing, documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with 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 Are Looking For
Motivation, positivity, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.
Note: Please be aware that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits package:
My Healthcare: Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health issues (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Financial Flexibility & Security: Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes), enhanced sick pay for frontline teams, and competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday, plus long-service rewards (extra holidays, cash, and ecards).
Perks: Free meals with every shift, interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets, and gym/fitness discounts across the UK.
Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave options and a dedicated Menopause Plan.