Overview
Bupa – Elm Grove Care Home, Somerford Rd, Cirencester GL7 1TX, United Kingdom
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Contract: Permanent • Hours: 44 hours per week • Shifts: 12-hour day shifts • Weekend rotation: alternate weekends
Salary: £12.75 - £14.34 per hour • CQC rating: Good • Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.9/10
Start date: Ongoing
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
* Support with clinical duties, including observing, issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
* Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all 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
Qualifications
* You’ll have completed / be working towards an NVQ3 in care. Support available to complete the qualification if needed
* Motivated, positive, with strong interpersonal skills; capable of running a unit in conjunction with the Nurse for clinical duties
* Experience in the role with a passion for delivering dignified, person-centred care
Benefits
* Viva wellbeing programme and flexible working options
* 24/7 health support including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)
* Other benefits: Wagestream, 28 days holiday, sick pay scheme, long service rewards, free meals on shifts, travel loan, pension plans, parental leave, menopause plan, and gym discounts
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We value diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer; reasonable adjustments available in recruitment.
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