Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality personal care. This role is pivotal in managing daily operations, supporting clinical duties, and inspiring Care Assistants to deliver exceptional care. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on clinical excellence, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives. Join a supportive environment that values kindness, dignity, and personalized care, and enjoy a range of benefits designed to promote health and well-being.

Benefits

24/7 Healthcare Support

Annual Healthcare Allowance

Wagestream

28 Days Holiday

Sick Pay Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Free Meals on Shift

Interest-Free Travel Loan

Pension Plans

Menopause Support Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on personalized support.
• Motivated and positive attitude, comfortable in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a care unit and support clinical duties.
• Lead and train Care Assistants, ensuring quality care delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Medication Assistance

Care Planning

Education

NVQ3 in Care

Job description

Job Description - Senior Care Assistant (SUT00BO)

Requisition Title:

Senior Care Assistant

Job Number:

SUT00BO

Sutton Lodge

87 Oatlands Drive Weybridge

Surrey KT13 9LN

Senior Care Assistant

Sutton Lodge Care Home, 87 Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 9LN

CQC rating: GOOD

£12.95 up to £14.52 per hour dependent on experience

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 honoring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As a Senior Care Assistant, your role is crucial to our home. You will lead Care Assistants in delivering high-quality, personal care to residents, while also inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to excel every day.

We will train you on our new digital care systems, transforming our work processes to focus more on clinical excellence and resident care. With over 75 years of healthcare expertise, we are committed to ongoing training in clinical and social care developments, learning from industry leaders. It’s an exciting time to join us.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Managing a unit on a daily basis
• Supporting clinical duties, including assisting nurses with medication, care plan reviews, and accurate record keeping
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including shift handovers
• Training and supervising new staff to ensure they feel welcomed and supported
• Building relationships with residents, families, and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
• Assisting residents with personal care duties

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care; we support you in completing this qualification if needed
• Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills, and comfortable working in a close-knit team
• Previous experience in a similar role, with an understanding of its rewards and challenges, and a passion for making a difference in people's lives through kindness, personalized support, and dignity

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people:

• My Healthcare: 24/7 support, advice, and treatment including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against healthcare products (~£350)
• Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams
• Long service rewards: eCards, extra holidays, and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Range of pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider without shareholders, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and to make a better world. We promote diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process for disabled applicants.