Senior Care Assistant

Bupa UK; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 12,834 - 13,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare – 24/7 support

Annual £350 health product allowance

Wagestream – early access to earned W

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Clare House Care Home in Uxbridge. The role involves leading a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality personal care, overseeing clinical duties when required and managing the unit to ensure smooth nightly operations.

Night shifts (33 hours) with alternate weekends, permanent contract; the successful candidate will inspire colleagues, support the nurse, and contribute to care planning and documentation in a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care or working towards the qualification (we support completion).
• Motivated, positive with strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Experience in the role and passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a care unit.
• Support nurse with observations, medication, and care plan reviews.
• Lead a team of Care Assistants and manage shift handovers.
• Train and supervise new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Motivation

Education

NVQ3 in care / working towards

Tools

Medication administration

Care planning

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Clare House Care Home, 176 Harefield Rd, Uxbridge UB8 1PP

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Salary: £13.25 - £14.84 per hour depending on experience

Permanent contract

33 hours - night shifts, alternate weekends required

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will drive a team of Care Assistants delivering high quality personal care to residents, inspire and develop them, lead clinical duties as needed, and manage the unit overall.

Key responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Supporting clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
• Managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers of the teams
• Helping with training and supervision of new staff members
• 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

• Completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care (we support completion if needed)
• Motivated, positive, with great interpersonal skills and enjoys working in a close‑knit team
• Previous experience in the role, passion for making a real difference to people’s lives

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (≈£350)
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of your earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme to frontline teams in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave in various schemes
• Menopause plan
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focused on customers. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments.

Job Details

• Time type: Full‑time
• Job area: Care Home – Care Assistants
• Location: Clare House (Uxbridge)