Job Description - Senior Care Assistant (PRE00F2)
Requisition Title
Senior Care Assistant
Job Number:
PRE00F2
Location: Thorley Lane East, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 4BH
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, your role is crucial to our home. You will drive Care Assistants to 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 our new digital care, transforming how we work and allowing you to focus on clinical excellence and care for our residents. With over 75 years of experience, we’re committed to continually training you in the clinical and social care developments you need to do your job, learning from some of the best in the industry.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
* Managing day-to-day responsibilities for running a unit.
* Supporting clinical duties, including medication administration, care plan reviews, and accurate record keeping.
* Driving and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers.
* Helping train and supervise new staff members to ensure 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.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
* You’ll have completed or be working towards an NVQ3 in care. We’re happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed.
* You are motivated, positive, possess great interpersonal skills, and enjoy working in a close-knit team.
* You have previous experience in the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges, along with a passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
Our benefits include:
* My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues.
* Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately valued at £350.
* Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
* Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and monetary rewards.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
* Menopause Plan to empower women in managing their health.
* Access to discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, aiming to offer interviews to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
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