Senior Care Assistant

Bupa Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in London seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care at their care home. Responsibilities include managing a team, supporting clinical tasks, and assisting residents with personal care. Candidates should have NVQ3 in care or be working towards it. The role offers benefits like healthcare access, holidays, and pension plans.

Benefits

Healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early access to wages

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant is required.
• Completion or pursuit of NVQ3 in care is necessary.
• Ability to support clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a unit and support clinical duties.
• Drive and oversee a team of Care Assistants.
• Assist residents with personal care tasks.

Skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Clinical support

Training and supervision

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Manley Court Bupa Care Home in London. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering person-centred care and supporting the independence of our residents.

You will be responsible for driving a team of Care Assistants and working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties. You will have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in care and have previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Running a unit and supporting with clinical duties
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants
• Helping with training and supervision of new staff members
• Building relationships with residents, their families, and external teams
• Assisting residents with personal care duties

Benefits

In return for your hard work, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

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

We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams and are committed to continually training you in the latest social care developments.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, and our customers are our focus. We are driven by a purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.