Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Guildford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided andpaid

Discounts at gyms and fitness centres

Job summary

Bupa Puttenham Hill House in Guildford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Bank) to oversee day-to-day unit operations and ensure high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead a team of Care Assistants, manage shift handovers, and support staff development while maintaining meticulous records and medication administration.

The role requires NVQ3 in care (completed or in progress), strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to CQC standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care completed or being pursued.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close-knit team.
• Clinical expertise is crucial for CQC responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit.
• Issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping.
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants and handling shift handovers.
• Training and supervising new staff to ensure Welcomed and supported.
• Building relationships with residents, families and external teams (GPs, District Nurses).
• Assisting residents with personal care duties.

Skills

NVQ3 in care

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Puttenham Hill House

Puttenham
Guildford
GU3 1AH

Salary: £13.45 - £15.02 per hour depending on experience

Bank contract

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'll 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're 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.

You'll help us make health happen by:

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

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• As a Clinical Lead 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're motivated, positive, have great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. Your clinical expertise is crucial in helping with CQC responsibilities.
• 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

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• 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.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area:

Locations: Puttenham Hill House