Care Assistant
About this role
Care Assistant – Freelands Croft Care Home (Fleet)
Position: Care Assistant
Location: Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RB
Ratings: CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.6 / 10
Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting compassionate, dedicated care professionals with premier residential care environments where person-centred support transforms lives. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a caring, motivated Care Assistant for Freelands Croft Care Home. If you have a passion for promoting independence, honoring choice, and ensuring residents live a life they truly love, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you will be right at the heart of our home, providing vital daily support that champions dignity and wellbeing. You will work as part of a dedicated team to ensure residents receive the highest standards of personalized care, from companionship to clinical observation and recreational engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Support residents with a wide range of requirements, from companionship to personal care.
Observe and manage resident wellbeing, carefully documenting and reporting any changes in accordance with required legislation and care plans.
Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, assisting them to eat and drink according to individual care plans.
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 standards.
What We Are Looking For
A motivated, positive, and enthusiastic professional with great interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to work seamlessly both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a 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 and financial benefits package:
My Healthcare: Free 24/7 access to support, advice, and treatment (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes when you need them.
Financial Security: Enhanced company sick pay scheme for frontline teams alongside competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday allowance, 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.