Senior Care Assistant - Days
Richmond Villages – Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Salary: £13.50 per hour with paid breaks plus a £500 welcome bonus. Permanent full‑time role. 48 hours per week across 12‑hour shifts (20:00‑08:00) including alternative weekends.
Overview
At Bupa we provide support when it’s needed most. Our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offers luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents. We deliver person‑centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling residents to lead their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9/10.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Care Assistant you will:
* Take day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit.
* Support the nurse 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.
* Help with training and supervision of new staff so 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
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support available 24/7.
* Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (≈£350).
* Free meal with every shift.
* 28 days holiday.
* Long Service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money).
* Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40 % of earned wages.
* Competitive pension plans and parental leave options, including a Menopause plan.
* My Bupa Extras – discounts and wellbeing tools.
* Sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.
Why Bupa
Bupa is a level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments to anyone who needs them. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible.
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