Senior Care Assistant

Bupa; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 18,253 - 20,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Interest-free annual travel loan

Job summary

Bupa's Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home in Sidcup is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a permanent full-time position. The role involves day-to-day unit management, supporting clinical duties, and building relationships with residents and families.

The ideal candidate will have experience in care and be working towards an NVQ3 qualification. Benefits include free meals, sick pay, and access to a healthcare plan. The position offers 44 hours a week, covering nights, with a salary of £13.25 – £14.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with residents.
• Experience in the role to understand its rewards and challenges is necessary.
• Qualification support is available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a unit.
• Support clinical duties alongside the nursing team.
• Manage and train a team of Care Assistants.
• Build relationships with residents and external teams.
• Assist with personal care duties as required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in nursing/care

Motivated and positive

Education

Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home

Location: Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AY. Contract: Permanent – Full Time. Hours: 44 hours per week, covering nights. Salary: £13.25 – £14.84 per hour, depending on experience. CQC rating: Good. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10.

Abbotsleigh Mews is a purpose‑built care home, welcoming those in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. Short stay, convalescence and palliative care are also available. The home is arranged into different houses for different types of care and is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. Residents also have a choice of lounge and dining areas, a sensory room and activity rooms. A versatile activities programme helps residents maintain independence while ensuring they receive all necessary care and support.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit.
• Supporting clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, 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.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care. Support is available to complete the qualification if needed.
• Motivated, positive and possessing strong interpersonal skills, enjoying work in a close‑knit team.
• Pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.
• Previous experience in the role with knowledge of its rewards and challenges.
• A passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance that can be redeemed for Bupa healthcare products (£350 value).
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme providing additional support beyond 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 season tickets.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan offering advice, treatment and support.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Equality & Diversity

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We ensure fair treatment and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who needs them.