Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure high-quality personal care for residents. You will manage day-to-day operations, support clinical duties, and train new staff, fostering strong relationships with residents. Applicants should have NVQ3 in care (or be working towards it) and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers numerous benefits, including free healthcare access and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Annual healthcare product allowance

Early wage access via Wagestream

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loans

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause plan support

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caregiving role.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and families.
• Knowledge of clinical duties and care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of a care unit.
• Support clinical duties and medication administration.
• Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated and positive attitude

Education

NVQ3 in care (completed or in progress)

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, but also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We'll train you on all aspects of digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we’re committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need and surrounding you with some of the best people in the industry. You’ll help us make health happen by:

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

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care. We are more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed.
• Motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close‑knit team.
• Previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Passions for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need.

We Champion Diversity

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance to be redeemed against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £350.
• Wagestream – Early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Additional sick pay scheme on top of statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for every milestone.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – Empowering women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.