Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Bupa; Willaston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Fully paid induction

Free meal (on shift)

DBS check and uniform provided

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

Richmond Village, Willaston, part of the Bupa group, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a unit and oversee clinical duties including medication administration and care-plan reviews. You’ll manage a team of care staff, oversee shift handovers and support new staff with training.

The role requires DBS clearance and NVQ3 in care, with a thorough induction and ongoing development, including access to our online learning portal.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care completed or currently working towards.
• DBS check will be carried out as part of recruitment.
• Induction and ongoing training provided.

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 handovers.
• Training and supervising new staff to provide support.
• Building relationships with residents, families and external teams.
• Assisting residents with personal care duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Medication administration

Care planning

Observation

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Location: Richmond Village,261 Crewe Road, Willaston, Nantwich, CW5 6GX Salary range: £14.25 per hour Contract: Bank Shift Pattern: Day and Night shifts available 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.

Your responsibilities

• 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:

• 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: Richmond Willaston Village Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. 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.