Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Bupa Healthcare; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Care Assistant to oversee unit operations, manage a team, and provide personal care for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ3 in care, experience in similar roles, and a passion for improving lives. Benefits include flexible working hours, comprehensive induction, and discounts on gym memberships.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (paid)

Free meal on every shift

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards NVQ3 in care.
• Previous experience in the role with knowledge of its rewards and challenges.
• Passion for delivering kindness and personalized support.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit.
• Issuing medication and reviewing care plans.
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants.
• Building relationships with residents and families.
• Assisting residents with personal care duties.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Medical Terminology

Rota Management

Mentoring

Leadership Skill

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Bradford Road Bingley BD16 1TX

Rating: 9.8

Salary (per hour / depending on experience)

Perm / Bank / Fixed term contract (state length if fixed term)

(State shifts - hours / days or nights per week wherever possible)

Welcome bonus

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.

Well 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 were 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 youll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. Were more than happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed.
• 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 peoples lives giving them the kindness personalised support and dignity they need.

Youre 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.

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• Your 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.

DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa

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. Thats 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. Well make sure you are treated fair and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Nursing Home Experience
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• Basic Math
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Vital Signs Experience
• Medical Terminology
• Rota Management
• Mentoring
• Leadership Skill

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1