Senior Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Birkenhead. Responsible for delivering person-centred care, managing a team, and supporting residents' needs, this role requires NVQ3 in care or progression towards it. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health support access and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free access to 24/7 health support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on every shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the rewards and challenges in care.
• Ability to create personalized support for residents.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit day-to-day.
• Manage clinical duties and medication issuing.
• Supervise and train new staff.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ3 in care or working towards it

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at The Manor House in Birkenhead. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering person-centred care to our residents, supporting their independence and honouring their choices.

We offer a competitive salary of £12.95 - £14.52 per hour, depending on experience, and a range of benefits, including free access to 24/7 health support, annual allowance, and flexible working.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Supporting with clinical duties, including observing, issuing medication, reviewing 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
• Building relationships with residents, their families, and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
• Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An NVQ3 in care or be working towards it (we can support you in completing your qualification)
• Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges
• Motivation, positive attitude, and great interpersonal skills
• A passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support, and dignity

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• My Healthcare - free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream - early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Access to gym discounts

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, so our customers are our focus. We are driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews/assessments to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.