Senior Care Assistant: Dementia Care Lead

Bupa; Charlton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with every shift.

28 days holiday.

Long service rewards

Pension plans

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Bupa's Richmond Villages Wood Norton in Worcestershire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a dementia suite. The role involves running a unit on 12-hour shifts, supporting nursing staff with medications, monitoring residents, and updating care plans.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required; leadership of Care Assistants and strong communication are essential. We offer breaks plus a £500 welcome bonus, permanent part-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package as part of joining

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Administer medications and monitor residents’ vital signs as part of daily care.
• Lead and supervise a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high-quality care and smooth shift handovers.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit on a day-to-day basis.
• Support clinical duties, observe nurse, issue medications, review care plans and maintain records.
• Lead and manage Care Assistants, including shift handovers.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external teams like GPs and District Nurses.
• Assist residents with personal care duties.

Skills

Clinical duties

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Care plans documentation

Team leadership

Staff training

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Bupa's Richmond Villages Wood Norton in Worcestershire is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a dementia suite. The role involves running a unit on 12-hour shifts, supporting nursing staff with medications, monitoring residents, and updating care plans.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required; leadership of Care Assistants and strong communication are essential. We offer breaks plus a £500 welcome bonus, permanent part-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package as part of joining