Night Senior Care Assistant - Lead Care Team (8pm-8am)

Bupa UK; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts (8pm–8am) at Ashby Court Care Home, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The role involves leading a unit, supporting a nurse with clinical duties, and guiding a team of Care Assistants.

You will ideally hold an NVQ3 in care or higher and have prior experience in care. We offer training on digital care tools and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care for residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care or higher completed or in progress.
• Prior experience in a care assistant role.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit.
• Supporting with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping.
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ3 in care or higher

Job description

Bupa UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts (8pm–8am) at Ashby Court Care Home, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The role involves leading a unit, supporting a nurse with clinical duties, and guiding a team of Care Assistants.

You will ideally hold an NVQ3 in care or higher and have prior experience in care. We offer training on digital care tools and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care for residents.