Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage a team delivering high-quality personal care. The ideal candidate will have NVQ3 qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include clinical assistance, team supervision, and building relationships with residents and families. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible healthcare support and career development.

Benefits

24/7 healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Wagestream early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free travel loans

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care.
• Positive attitude with great interpersonal skills.
• Experience and passion for making a difference in residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Drive a team of Care Assistants to deliver high quality personal care.
• Assist with clinical duties alongside the nurse.
• Manage a unit and ensure smooth shift handovers.
• Train and supervise new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical care

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant (ASH01VB) at Ashley Park Care Home, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7SU. CQC rating: Good. Salary: £12.95 - £14.52 per hour depending on experience.

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will drive a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to residents, while also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. You will help us deliver clinically excellent care and support the home with digital care initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Supporting with clinical duties, including assisting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers
• Helping with training and supervision of new staff to ensure 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

• You’ll have completed / be working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed.
• Motivated, positive with great interpersonal skills, and able to work in a close-knit team. You’ll be pivotal in running a unit and aiding with clinical duties in collaboration with the Nurse.
• Experience in the role with knowledge of its rewards and challenges, plus a passion for making a real difference in residents’ lives with kindness, personalised support and dignity.

Benefits

• My Healthcare - 24/7 support, advice, and treatment including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)
• Wagestream - early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money)
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
• Menopause Plan to support health decisions
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Care Home Postcode GU4 7SU

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