Senior Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Esher; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Wingham Court Care Home in Surrey. This role involves managing a team of Care Assistants, supporting clinical duties, and building relationships with residents and families. Candidates should have an NVQ3 in care and experience in a similar role. The position offers various benefits, including health support access and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Free health support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loans

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ3 in care or be willing to work towards it.
• Previous experience in a similar role required.
• Must have a passion for making a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit and support with clinical duties.
• Manage a team of Care Assistants.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.
• Assist residents with personal care duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Positivity

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Wingham Court Care Home in Surrey.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for driving a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality, personal care to our residents. You will also be involved in clinical duties, including supporting the nurse with medication, care plans, and record keeping.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Running a unit and supporting with clinical duties
• Managing a team of Care Assistants and providing training and supervision to new staff members
• Building relationships with residents, their families, and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
• Assisting residents with personal care duties

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An NVQ3 in care (or be willing to work towards it)
• Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a similar role and a passion for making a difference to people’s lives

Benefits

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

• Free access to 24/7 health support and advice
• An annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products
• Early access to earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• A sick pay scheme and long service rewards
• Free meals on shift and interest-free travel loans
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

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.

We encourage diversity and inclusion and are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.