Senior Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Farnham; On-site; GBP 18,528 - 19,699; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare support

Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products

Early access to earned wages (Wagestream)

28 days holiday

Paid sick pay scheme

Long-service rewards

Free meals on shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Waverley Grange Care Home in Farnham. Responsibilities include overseeing a unit, supporting clinical duties, and managing a team of Care Assistants. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ3 in care or be working towards it, with a passion for improving residents' lives. Benefits include healthcare support, paid sick leave, and an annual holiday allowance of 28 days. This is a permanent position requiring 33 hours per week with alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care, training support provided.
• Previous experience in a similar role, understanding responsibilities.
• Passion for making a difference, providing personalized support.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit and support clinical duties including medication management.
• Manage a team of Care Assistants, oversee shift handovers.
• Assist residents with personal care duties and build relationships.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Motivated and positive attitude

Education

NVQ3 in care (completed or working towards)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Waverley Grange Care Home

43 Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BH

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8

Salary: £13.45 – £14.30 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 33 hours per week, with alternate weekends (days or night shifts)

Contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Support clinical duties, including observing, issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
• Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, responsible for all shift handovers
• Help with training and supervision of new staff members
• Build relationships with residents, families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
• Assist residents with a range of personal care duties

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care (training support provided as needed)
• Motivated, positive with strong interpersonal skills; enjoy working in a close‑knit team
• Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of its responsibilities and challenges
• Passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving kindness, personalised support and dignity

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support and remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products, approx. £350
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Paid 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 tickets
• Bupa pension plans (details on career site)
• Parental leave for birth, adoption and co‑parents (details on career site)
• Menopause plan – Empowering women to seek advice and treatment
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments to all disabled applicants and ensure fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.