Senior Care Assistant

Bupa Global; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Stowmarket is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage a unit and support clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have NVQ3 in care, strong leadership skills, and a passion for making a difference in residents' lives. Benefits include a supportive healthcare package, meal allowances, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

My Healthcare 24/7 access

Annual allowance for health products

Free meals on shifts

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loans

Early access to earned wages

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to manage a team of Care Assistants.
• Knowledge of clinical duties and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit and manage care assistants.
• Support clinical duties alongside the nurse.
• Build relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Passion for care

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant (CHI00IO)

Overview

Senior Care Assistant, Chilton Meadows Care Home, Stowmarket, IP14 1HL. Salary: £13.15 - £14.72 per hour depending on experience. Working days to include alternate weekends.

About Us

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.

As a Senior Care Assistant, we understand how crucial your role is to our home. You’ll lead a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. You’ll be motivated, positive and have great interpersonal skills, and you’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team. You’ll be pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.

You’ll have completed / be working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed. You’ll have previous experience in the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Importantly, you will have a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity.

We’ll train you on all aspects of our new digital care, which is transforming how we work, making things easier and letting you focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. And as healthcare experts for over 75 years, we’re committed to continually training you in the social care developments you need to do your job, learning from some of the best people in the industry. It’s an exciting time to be with us.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Support with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible for all shift handovers of the teams
• 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

Benefits

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24/7
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products, value approx. £350
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money)
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Wagestream - early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• Pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
• Menopause Plan to support women’s health needs
• 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 all 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 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

Job

Care