Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant

BUPA; Aston-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant to support residents at Richmond Villages Aston. This part-time role requires collaboration with the Head of Domiciliary Care, effective communication with residents' families, and attention to detail in care tasks. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of CQC regulations and must complete a DBS check. The position offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits including flexible working and access to a wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Annual healthcare allowance

Sick pay scheme

Free meals with shifts

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Wagestream access

Bupa pension plans

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission standards is required.
• Completion of a DBS check is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support with administrative and hands-on care duties.
• Ensure effective and polite communication with families and professionals.
• Complete all tasks accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

CQC Regulations knowledge

IT Literacy

Job description

Job Description

Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant

Location: Richmond Villages Aston, Richmond Drive, Off Maple Drive, DE72 2EA

Salary: £13.40ph & Paid Breaks

Contract: Permanent - No Travel

Shift Patterns available: 27hrs on Days & 15hrs on Nights

Rated Good overall and Outstanding in Caring – join a team where staff feel valued, supported, and truly #LoveWorkingHere.

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most and our Richmond Villages provides luxury retirement living. Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first‑class accommodation requires a first‑class service. We deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships. This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

As a Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant at a Richmond Village, you will work alongside Head of Domiciliary Care in supporting with administrative and hands‑on care duties.

• Team Player: Collaboration with the Head of Domiciliary Care and other team members is crucial.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication Skills: Effective and polite communication with residents’ families, friends and other healthcare professionals.
• Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion.
• CQC Regulations: Knowledge of Care Quality Commission standards is required.
• IT Literacy: Comfort with using technology and software.
• DBS check: Because we care for vulnerable people, we require completion of a DBS check as part of the recruitment process. Bupa will cover the cost (£40).

Benefits

Our 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, approx. value £350.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay, providing reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Paid breaks and a free meal with every shift.
• Holidays – 20 days + Bank Holidays.
• Long Service – For every milestone at Bupa we reward with ecards, extra holidays and money.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream – Early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Bupa pension plans – Find out more on our career site.
• Parental Leave – Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents; find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan – Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We're 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 make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and 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 experiences.

Bupa 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 ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Care Home - Care Assistants

Locations: Richmond Aston Village