Senior Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering high-quality personal care. This full-time role involves clinical support and training of Care Assistants. Candidates should aim to complete NVQ3 in care and have previous experience in similar roles. The position offers various benefits including healthcare support and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual holiday allowance

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shift

Travel loan for public transport

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care.
• Previous experience in a care role.
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support with clinical duties and medication.
• Manage shift handovers for Care Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Richmond Villages

Join Richmond Villages to apply for the Senior Care Assistant role.

Hours: Permanent contract, Full time. Pay: £12.75 – £14.34 per hour, dependent on experience. Flexibility required with days including alternate weekends.

Job Description

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, you will drive a team of Care Assistants delivering high‑quality, personal care to residents, inspire, develop and nurture them each day. We’ll train you on all aspects of digital care and provide continuous training in clinical and social care developments.

You’ll help us make health happen by

• 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

Key skills / qualifications needed for this role

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care. We are happy to support your qualification if needed.
• Motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, enjoying working in a close‑knit team.
• Previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. 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 a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approximately £350)
• Wagestream – Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme to frontline teams, an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences
• Long service rewards – for every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with e‑cards, extra holidays and money
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
• Range of 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
• Access to 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 all 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", we champion diversity and we 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’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Location

Dean Wood, Brighton, England, United Kingdom.