Senior Care Assistant

Bupa; Witney; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meals

Annual leave 20 days + BH

Pension plans

Wagestream

Interest-free travel loan

Gym discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Bupa, at Richmond Witney Village, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care unit, manage clinical duties, and ensure high standards of resident care. You will oversee medication administration, care plan reviews, and accurate record keeping while supervising a team of care assistants.

The role supports ongoing training and development within a dedicated team. You will contribute to person-centred care, support residents and families, and collaborate with GPs and district nurses.

Formación

• NVQ3 in care or working towards it is required/advantageous.
• DBS check will be completed as part of recruitment.

Responsabilidades

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit and overseeing clinical duties.
• Issuing medication, reviewing care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants and coordinating shift handovers.
• Training and supervising new staff to ensure welcoming and supportive onboarding.
• Building relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses.
• Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Clinical care

Record keeping

Communication

Educación

NVQ3 in care

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Richmond Witney Coral Springs Way, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5DG

Salary: £14.70 per hour & Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent fulltime/Part time

Shift Pattern: 8am - 8pm - Weekends on Rota

Welcome Bonus: £500

*Should you be successfully hired into this role, we are pleased to be able to offer you a one-off Starter Bonus of £500 as a thank you for deciding to join Bupa Care Services. The Starter Bonus will be paid to you in the next available pay run once you have completed four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI. Ts &Cs Apply.

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You're pivotal in running a unit, responsible for all clinical duties in the home, including observation, medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping. Your clinical expertise will also be crucial in helping with all CQC responsibilities. We're proud to offer an aspirational lifestyle and encourage our residents to live life to the full. To do this we deliver high-quality, personal and social care teamed with kindness and warmth.

You'll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We're more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit
• Responsible for all clinical duties issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
• Leading 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

Because we care for vulnerable people, we'll need you to complete a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost of this (£40).

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 - 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
• 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
• Free meal with every shift
• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
• 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.
• 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'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.

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

Job Details

• Time Type: Full time
• Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants
• Locations: Richmond Witney Village