Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Thorley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure high-quality personal care for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ3 in care, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills to inspire their team. This role offers a range of benefits including free healthcare support, travel loans, and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Paid holidays

Early wage access

Pension plans

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to support the Nurse with clinical duties.
• Motivated and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Care Assistants.
• Oversee clinical duties and medication administration.
• Build relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant

Introduction

Premier Court Care Home, Thorley Lane East, Thorley, Bishops Stortford CM23 4BH, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality, personal care to residents.

The home is dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help residents live their best lives. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in inspiring, developing, and nurturing your team to be their best every day.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, including supporting with clinical duties, such as observing, issuing medication, reviewing care plans, and accurate record keeping.

Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including 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

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in care. You should be motivated, positive, and have great interpersonal skills, with a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives.

• Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of its rewards and challenges
• Ability to work in a close-knit team and support the Nurse with clinical duties
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues
• Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause Plan
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, meaning our customers are our focus. We’re driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We encourage diversity and inclusivity, and we’re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.