Senior Care Assistant

Bupa; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Wagestream

Travel loan

Healthcare allowance

28 days holiday

Training & development

Enhanced sick pay

Pension

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

The Bridles Care Home in Wincanton, operated by Bupa, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for 12-hour night shifts. The role focuses on leading the overnight unit, delivering high-quality care and supporting the nursing team, with a welcome bonus and competitive hourly pay.

Join a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that prioritises resident comfort, safety and wellbeing, and provides ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive care culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or working towards it.
• Experience as a Senior or ready to step up.
• Confident leading a shift and supporting others.
• Calm, compassionate and organised — especially at night.
• Passion for delivering truly personalised care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the unit overnight.
• Support clinical care alongside the Nurse (meds, observations, care plans).
• Guide and mentor Care Assistants on shift.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Build strong relationships with residents and families.
• Ensure smooth, confident handovers.

Skills

Shift leadership

Person-centred care

Mentoring peers

Night shift experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Brand-new luxury care home | The Bridles Care Home, Dykes Way, Wincanton, BA9 9FQ £16 per hour (includes £2 per hour night enhancement) + £800 Welcome Bonus 7:30pm - 7:30am (12-hour shifts) Day shifts and Night Shifts available

We make health happen Join The Bridles, a brand-new, state-of-the-art care home in Wincanton. Built for the future, we provide residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. This isn't just another care role - it's your chance to help shape a new home, build a team culture, and set the standard from the very beginning. With beautiful surroundings, smart technology, and a real focus on comfort and connection, The Bridles is somewhere you'll be proud to work.

Why nights at The Bridles? If you enjoy calmer environments, meaningful one-to-one care, and taking real ownership of your shift - nights are where you thrive. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll lead from the front, running the unit overnight and making a genuine impact on residents' comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and coordinate the unit overnight
• Support clinical care alongside the Nurse (meds, observations, care plans)
• Guide and mentor Care Assistants on shift
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Build strong relationships with residents and families
• Ensure smooth, confident handovers

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 in Care (or working towards it - we'll support you)
• Experience as a Senior or ready to step up
• Confident leading a shift and supporting others
• Calm, compassionate and organised - especially at night
• Passion for delivering truly personalised care

Why Bupa?

We don’t just support residents - we support you.

• Free meal on every shift
• Wagestream - access pay early
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• 24/7 health support (GP, physio, mental health)
• £350 annual healthcare allowance
• 28 days holiday
• Ongoing training & career development
• Enhanced sick pay + pension
• Family-friendly benefits
• Gym and lifestyle discounts

At Bupa, there are no shareholders - our focus is entirely on people. We’ve been caring for over 75 years, and we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We also believe in creating workplaces where everyone can "Be You at Bupa" - inclusive, supportive and genuinely welcoming.

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’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Locations: The Bridles

We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion - they're at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.