Job Description - Senior Care Assistant (ELM012K)
Requisition Title
Senior Care Assistant
Job Number
ELM012K
Elm View, Somerset BS21 6EU
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Contract: Permanent - Full Time/Part Time
Hourly Rate: £12.75 - £14.34 (dependent on experience)
Introduction
At Bupa, we support individuals when they need it most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centered care, supporting independence, and honoring choices to help residents live their best lives.
Role Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant, your role is vital to our home. You will lead Care Assistants in providing high-quality, personal care to residents, while inspiring, developing, and nurturing your team. We will provide training on digital care systems and ongoing clinical and social care development to support your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage daily operations of a care unit.
2. Support clinical duties, including medication administration, care plan reviews, and record keeping.
3. Lead and manage a team of Care Assistants, including shift handovers.
4. Support training and supervision of new staff members.
5. Build relationships with residents, families, GPs, and District Nurses.
6. Assist residents with personal care duties.
Qualifications and Skills
* Completed or working towards NVQ3 in care (support available).
* Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience in a similar role, with a passion for making a difference.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
* My Healthcare - 24/7 health support.
* Annual healthcare allowance (~£350).
* Wagestream for early wage access.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Long service rewards.
* Free shift meals.
* Interest-free travel loans.
* Pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes.
* Menopause support plan.
* Discounts on gyms and fitness facilities.
Why Join Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live healthier lives. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
* Your starter bonus will be paid after four weeks’ service, subject to tax and NI deductions.
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