Senior Care Assistant - Days

Bupa; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 welcome bonus

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Bupa Richmond Villages Wood Norton in Worcestershire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing team, administer medications, monitor residents, and update digital care plans. The role bridges care delivery between staff and residents, ensuring dignity and comfort for each resident.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and be ready to lead a team, assist with training, and liaise with GPs and District Nurses. Permanent, part-time on 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience supporting nursing staff with clinical duties.
• Strong record-keeping and care plan updating skills.

Responsibilities

• Run a care unit on a shift and support nursing staff.
• Assist with medication administration and monitoring resident health.
• Lead and hand over shifts for the Care Assistants team.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external teams.

Skills

Clinical duties

Medication administration

Care plans

Record keeping

Team leadership

Resident care

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description:Senior Care Assistant, within our dementia suiteRichmond Villages Wood Norton, Evesham Road, Worcestershire, WR11 4TY* *SatNav WR11 4YB£14.25 per hour - Paid breaks plus £500 welcome bonusPermanent. Part time on 12 hour shifts of 08:00-20:00 to include alternative weekendsWe make health happenAt Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Wood Norton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.A Senior Care Assistant is essential within our care home, providing vital support to the nursing team with clinical duties. They ensure residents receive high-quality care by assisting with medical tasks such as administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and updating digital care plans. Their role bridges the gap between nursing staff and residents, ensuring seamless and efficient care delivery. With an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, our Senior Care Assistants bring expertise and professionalism, enhancing the overall care environment. Their dedication and skills are crucial in maintaining residents' health, dignity, and comfort, making them invaluable members of the care team.If you are passionate about making a difference and meet these qualifications, we invite you to join our team.You'll help us make health happen by:Day-to-day responsibility for running a unitSupporting with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keepingDriving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible for all shift handovers of the teamsHelping with training and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supportedBuilding relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District NursesAssisting residents with a range of personal care dutiesBenefitsOur 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 £350Free meal with every shift.28 days holiday.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.Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.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.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 experiencesBupa 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 timeJob Area:Care Home - Care AssistantsLocations:Richmond Wood NortonReferral programme, Financial planning services, Additional leave, Employee mentoring programme, Discounted or free food, Private dental insurance, Health & wellbeing programme, Cycle to work scheme, Gym membership, Paid volunteer time, Free flu jabs, Company pension