Senior Care Assistant

Bupa Healthcare; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Care Assistant at Aston Court Care Home. The role focuses on delivering high-quality personal care, leading a team of Care Assistants, and supporting clinical duties. Candidates should have experience in the care sector and be working towards or have completed an NVQ3 in care. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free access to healthcare services

28 days holiday

Interest-free annual travel loan

Parental leave schemes

Access to gym discounts

Qualifications

• You’ll have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in care.
• Previous experience in a similar role and understanding of its challenges.
• Must be motivated, positive, and possess great interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit day-to-day and support with clinical duties.
• Manage and train a team of Care Assistants.
• Build relationships with residents and external teams.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

Education

NVQ3 in care (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Aston Court Care Home Little Aston Hall Drive Little Aston Sutton Coldfield B74 3BF

rating: 9.7 / 10

Rate: 12.40 - 14.01ph dependent on experience and qualifications

Permanent Contract. Shift pattern will include alternate weekends

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. Not only driving a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality personal care to our residents but also inspiring developing and nurturing them to be their best every day.

We will train you on all aspects of 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 are committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need and surrounding you with some of the best people in the industry.

Responsibilities

• 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 responsibility 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

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• You’ll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re more than happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed.
• You’re motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills and you enjoy working in a close‑knit team. You’re pivotal in running a unit working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.
• You have previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Just as importantly you also have a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need.

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.

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

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• 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.
• Long service – For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with e‑cards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave – We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa

We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose of 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 we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why 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 will make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 12 - 14