Senior Care Assistant - Bank

bupa; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal (minimum 8 hour shift)

DBS Check and Uniform provided andpaid

Discounts at UK gyms

Job summary

Bupa's Newton Court Care Home in Middlewich is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a bank contract. You will lead a unit, support the nurse with clinical duties, and guide a team of Care Assistants to deliver high-quality resident care.

You will train and supervise new staff, build strong relationships with residents and families, and ensure accurate records and smooth shift handovers in a busy care environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care or working towards it.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Experience in a care/home setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day unit operations and supervise care staff.
• Support the nurse with clinical duties, including medication administration and care plan reviews.
• Lead handovers and training for new team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Newton Court Care Home

28 St Ann's Road, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9BJ

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10

Salary£13.45 - £15.02 per hour depending on experience

Bank Contract - flexible 0 hours 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
• 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 responsible 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 the completion of 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:

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal (minimum 8 hour 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:
Care Home - Care Assistants
Locations:
Newton Court