Senior Care Assistant

Bupa; Wantage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for their Richmond Villages in Wantage. This full-time position requires providing essential support to nursing staff and assuring high-quality care for residents. Responsibilities include managing care duties, building relationships with residents and their families, and leading a team of Care Assistants. Join Bupa and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health programs, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment focused on making health happen.

Benefits

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals with every shift

28 days holiday

Interest-free annual travel loans

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care-related role is essential.
• A strong understanding of care home operations and standards is vital.
• Compassion and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a care unit.
• Support nursing staff with clinical duties and care planning.
• Train and supervise new staff members to ensure quality care.

Skills

Medical task management

Team leadership

Patient care

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Richmond Village Letcombe Regis, South Street, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RG

Senior Care Assistant - Days

Permanent. Full time, 48 hours per week across 12 hour shifts (08:00 -20:00) to include alternative weekends.

We make health happen

At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most, and our Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis offer luxury retirement living,an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and our top-tier accommodation is matched by superior service. We provide person-centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives.We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.6 out of 10.

A Senior Care Assistant is essential within our care home, providing vital support to the nursing team with clinical duties. They ensure residents receive high-quality care by assisting with medical tasks such as administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and updating digital care plans. Their role bridges the gap between nursing staff and residents, ensuring seamless and efficient care delivery. With an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Senior Care Assistants bring expertise and professionalism, enhancing the overall care environment. Their dedication and skills are crucial in maintaining residents’ health, dignity, and comfort, making them invaluable members of the care team. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet these qualifications, we invite you to join our team.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Supporting 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
• 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

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.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Free meal with every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.

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.