Overview
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Freelands Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RB
Salary: £12.75 - £14.34 per hour (dependent on experience) | Shifts: 12 hour day and/or night shifts | Full Time/Part Time
We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in leading and supporting care staff, delivering high-quality, personal care to residents, and developing your team to be their best every day. We’ll train you on our digital care systems to support clinical excellence and resident care.
With over 75 years of healthcare experience, we’re committed to continual training in clinical and social care developments. This is an exciting time to join us.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
* Support with clinical duties, including assisting the nurse to observe, administer medication, review care plans, and maintain accurate records
* Lead and manage a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for shift handovers
* Train and supervise new staff to ensure they feel welcomed and supported
* Build relationships with residents, their families, and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
* Assist residents with a range of personal care duties
Key Skills / Qualifications
* NVQ3 in care (completed or currently working towards); we can support you to complete the qualification if needed
* Motivated, positive, with strong interpersonal skills; able to run a unit in collaboration with the Nurse to support clinical duties
* Previous experience in the role; passion for making a real difference with kindness, personalised support and dignity
Benefits
* My Healthcare: 24/7 support, remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350 value)
* Wagestream: early access to earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money)
* Free meals on shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan
* Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes
* Menopause Plan and health guidance
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider with customers at the center of our focus. We encourage diversity and believe in supporting all colleagues to be themselves at work. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments in recruitment for disabled applicants.
Location & Status
Freelands Croft on site in Camberley area, UK
Salary: £12.75 - £14.34 per hour
Job type: Full-time or part-time
Notes
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Care Home Postcode: GU52 0AD
EEO Statement: Bupa is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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