Senior Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Wagestream

Holiday allowance

Free meals

Travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause plan

Gyms discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK in Brighton seeks a Senior Care Assistant (Days) to lead a dedicated team at Dean Wood Care Home and deliver high-quality personal care to residents.

You will train on digital care tools, support the nurse with clinical duties, and build relationships with residents, families, and external professionals to maintain dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards NVQ Level 3 in care (Bupa will support further completion if required)
• Motivated, positive, great interpersonal skills, and comfortable working in a close-knit team
• Previous experience in the role and a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Supports clinical duties: observe, issue medication, review care plans, accurate record keeping with the nurse
• Manages and drives a team of Care Assistants, responsible for all shift handovers
• Trains and supervises new staff members to ensure they feel welcomed and supported
• Builds relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and district nurses
• Assists residents with a range of personal care duties

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Motivated

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care

Tools

Digital care tools

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Salary: £13.25 - £14.84 per hour, dependent on experience.

Contract: 27‑hour contract.

Flexibility required, including alternate weekends.

We make health happen. At Bupa we help those who need it most by delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice, so residents can live their best lives.

Job Description

As a Senior Care Assistant at Dean Wood Care Home (Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6DA), you will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high‑quality, personal care for residents. You will train on digital care tools, support the nurse with clinical duties, facilitate team handovers, train new staff, build relationships with residents, families and external professionals, and assist residents with personal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Supports clinical duties: observe, issue medication, review care plans, accurate record keeping with the nurse
• Manages and drives a team of Care Assistants, responsible for all shift handovers
• Trains and supervises new staff members to ensure they feel welcomed and supported
• Builds relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and district nurses
• Assists residents with a range of personal care duties

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Completed or working towards NVQ Level 3 in care (Bupa will support further completion if required)
• Motivated, positive, great interpersonal skills, and comfortable working in a close‑knit team
• Previous experience in the role and 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, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long‑service rewards: ecards, extra holidays, and money at milestones
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Range of Bupa pension plans (details on career site)
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents (details on career site)
• Menopause Plan – supporting women with treatment choices
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Equal Opportunities

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to offering an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process.