Care Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Bupa Ardenlea Grove Care Home, Solihull, B91 2AB
Rate of Pay: £12.75 - £13.75 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Must be flexible to work between Monday and Sunday, including alternate weekends)
About the Role
We are partnering with Ardenlea Grove Care Home in Solihull to find a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. Ardenlea Grove is dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help residents live a life they truly love in a warm, thriving community.
As a Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will be at the heart of daily life, providing high standards of personal, social, and emotional care while ensuring residents feel valued, safe, and happy.
Key Responsibilities
Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements, ranging from friendly companionship to personal care.
Observe and manage resident behaviour with care, 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 on an individual basis.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date care plans in line with regulatory and legal requirements.
What We Are Looking For
Motivation, positivity, and boundless empathy with great interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification is desirable, though a caring and dedicated nature is what matters most.
Why Join Through Us at Ardenlea Grove?
Competitive Pay: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour on a permanent full-time contract.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Leave & Security: 28 days holiday and an enhanced frontline sick pay scheme to support you during longer absences.
Daily Perks: Free hot meals provided on every shift and interest-free annual travel loans for public transport.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced pension plans, parental leave options, a dedicated Menopause Plan, gym discounts, and long-service milestone rewards.