Senior Care Assistant
Knights Grove Care Home, Thomas Road, North Baddesley, Southampton SO52 9EW
33 Hour Contract
£13.45 - £15.02
About the role: As a Senior Care Assistant at Knights Grove, you will lead a team of Care Assistants, manage day‑to‑day unit operations, oversee medication administration, review care plans, maintain accurate records, train and supervise new staff, build relationships with residents, families and external teams, and assist residents with personal care duties.
Responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
* Responsible for issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
* Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers of the teams
* Helping with training and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supported
* Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
* Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties
Qualifications and Experience
* Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care (Clinical Lead)
* Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills
* Previous experience in a similar role, aware of its rewards and challenges
* Passion for making a real difference to people's lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity
* Clinical expertise required for CQC responsibilities
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay
* Long‑service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money at milestones
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
* Range of Bupa pension plans available
* Parental leave – Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents
* Menopause plan – Empowering women to seek advice and treatment
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants
Location: Knights Grove
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