Overview
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Hatfield Peverel Lodge Care Home – Salary £12.95 per hour – Permanent Part Time/ Full Time – Days 7:30am - 7:30pm – Must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends.
We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
* Support with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
* Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers of the teams
* Help with training and supervision of new staff members 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
Key Skills / Qualifications
* You’ll have completed / be working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed.
* You’re motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. You’ll be pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.
* You have previous experience in the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. You also have a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
* 28 days holiday
* Sick pay scheme to supplement statutory sick pay
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money)
* Free meal on every shift
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
* Range of Bupa pension plans
* Parental leave schemes (adoption, birth parents and co-parents)
* Menopause Plan to support women’s health
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage everyone to “Be you at Bupa”, championing diversity and ensuring our people reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to candidates who need them.
Location
Hatfield Peverel Lodge – On site, CM3 2NZ
Job details
Job type: Care
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