Senior Care Team Lead - Drive Care & Develop Your Team

Bupa UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,853,000 - 2,069,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals on shift

Pension plans

Wagestream access

Flexible working

Annual travel loan

Job summary

The Kensington Care Home in London is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and deliver person-centred care. This role involves close collaboration with nurses to support clinical duties and ensure high-quality care for residents.

You will manage shifts, mentor care staff, and maintain compassionate, dignified support for residents and their families. Training and development are provided to help you excel.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in care or working towards it.
• Motivated with great interpersonal skills, able to work in a close-knit team.
• Experience in a care assistant role with an understanding of its rewards and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibility for running a unit.
• Support with clinical duties, including assisting the nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans and accurate record keeping.
• Lead and manage a team of Care Assistants, including handovers.
• Assist with training and supervision of new staff.
• Build relationships with residents, their families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses.
• Assist residents with a range of personal care duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

The Kensington Care Home in London is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and deliver person-centred care. This role involves close collaboration with nurses to support clinical duties and ensure high-quality care for residents.

You will manage shifts, mentor care staff, and maintain compassionate, dignified support for residents and their families. Training and development are provided to help you excel.