Senior Care Assistant
Location: The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB
Ratings: CQC rating: GOOD, Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10
Salary: £12.40 up to £14.01 per hour
Shifts: Days, 3 x 12-hour shifts including alternate weekends
About Us: At Bupa, we support those when they need it most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. We have been healthcare experts for over 75 years, committed to continual training and clinical excellence.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
2. Supporting with clinical duties, including observing, issuing medication, reviewing care plans, and accurate record keeping
3. Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including shift handovers
4. Training and supervising new staff members
5. Building relationships with residents, families, GPs, and District Nurses
6. Assisting residents with personal care duties
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Completed or working towards NVQ3 in care; support available for qualification completion
2. Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills
3. Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges
4. A passion for making a difference in people's lives with kindness, support, and dignity
Benefits:
* My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment
* Annual healthcare allowance (~£350)
* Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme
* Recognition for long service
* Free meal on shifts
* Interest-free travel loans
* Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes
* Menopause support plan
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities
Why Join Bupa? We are a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
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