Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Wilton Manor Care Home, Wilton Avenue, Southampton SO15 2HA
Salary: £12.75 - £13.34 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: 30 Hour – Full-time
Job Description
* Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
* Issuing medication, reviewing care plans and maintaining accurate records
* Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including all shift handovers
* Training and supervising new staff to ensure a supportive and welcoming environment
* Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
* Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties
Key Skills / Qualifications
* Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care (Bupa will support completion if needed)
* Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for patient care
* Experience as a Clinical Lead with knowledge of CQC responsibilities
* Strong commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, providing kindness, personalised support and dignity
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health services
* Annual allowance for health and wellbeing products (£350 approximate value)
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, monetary rewards)
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest‑free travel loan for annual public transport season tickets
* Access to Bupa pension plans and parental leave schemes
* Menopause plan tailored to women’s health needs
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
About Bupa
Bupa is a health insurer and provider with a focus on patient care. We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, support flexible working, and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and provide reasonable adjustments to all applicants.
Recruitment Type
Full‑time (30‑hour contract)
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