Senior Care Assistant - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team at a luxury retirement living facility. This role involves providing person-centred care and supporting the nursing team with vital clinical duties. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and comfort of residents while managing a team of Care Assistants. With a focus on quality and dignity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides excellent benefits, including a welcome bonus and healthcare support.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Welcome bonus

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meal with every shift

28 days holiday

Long Service rewards

Interest-free annual travel loan

Wagestream

Competitive pension plans

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting nursing teams with clinical duties.
• Ability to manage a team and ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a care unit.
• Support clinical duties and lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Build relationships with residents and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical Duties

Medication Administration

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

£12.75 per hour - Paid breaks plus £500 welcome bonus

Permanent, Full-time, 36 hours per week across 3x 12-hour shifts (20:00 - 08:00), including alternative weekends

At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most. Our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offer luxury retirement living and an aspirational lifestyle for our residents. We provide person-centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives. We pride ourselves on our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.

A Senior Care Assistant plays a vital role in our care home, supporting the nursing team with clinical duties such as administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and updating digital care plans. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. The role involves ensuring high-quality care, maintaining residents’ health, dignity, and comfort, and bridging communication between residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet these qualifications, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of a care unit
• Supporting clinical duties, including medication administration and care plan reviews
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including shift handovers
• Training and supervising new staff members
• Building relationships with residents, families, GPs, and District Nurses
• Assisting residents with personal care duties

Benefits:

• My Healthcare – 24/7 access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues
• Annual healthcare allowance of approximately £350
• Free meal with every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long Service rewards including extra holidays and money
• Interest-free annual travel loan
• Wagestream – early access to earned wages
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options
• My Bupa Extras – discounts and wellbeing tools
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams

Why choose Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider, driven by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Our focus is on our customers and our people, and we aim to make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in all we do.