Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Bupa; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their Leominster Care Home. The role involves managing a team, providing clinical support, and ensuring high-quality personal care for residents. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ3 in care or be working towards it, along with a passion for enhancing people's lives. This position offers competitive benefits and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early wage access

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service recognition

Free meals

Interest-free travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan guidance

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care assistant role.
• Motivated and positive with great interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about making a difference to people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit.
• Supporting with clinical duties and medication.
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants.
• Training and supervising new staff members.
• Building relationships with residents and external teams.
• Assisting residents with personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical duties support

Team management

Personal care assistance

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant - Nights. Leominster Care Home, Leominster HR6 8EYPermanent Full Time 36hrs Nights. Working days between Monday - Sunday includes alternate weekends.

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. You will lead a team of Care Assistants that deliver high quality, personal care to our residents, while inspiring, developing, and nurturing them to be their best every day. We’ll 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. As healthcare experts for over 75 years, we are 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
• Supporting with clinical duties, including supporting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping
• Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsible 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

Qualifications / Key Skills

• You'll have completed / working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re happy to support you in the completion of your qualification if needed.
• You're motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, and you enjoy working in a close-knit team. You're pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.
• You have previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. You also have a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them the kindness, personalised support and dignity they need.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350 value)
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long service recognition with ecards, extra holidays and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Bupa pension plans
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents and co-parents
• Menopause Plan – guidance on tips and treatment options
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa? We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa" and champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.