Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Harrogate seeks a Senior Care Assistant to oversee unit operations and manage staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical skills and experience in personal care. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.08 and excellent Bupa benefits, with a focus on person-centred care and supporting independence for residents.

Benefits

Free meals on shifts

28 days holiday

Access to healthcare benefits

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and managing a team.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and healthcare professionals.
• Strong record-keeping and medication management skills.

Responsibilities

• Run a unit and manage Care Assistants.
• Issue medication and review care plans.
• Assist residents with personal care duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical duties

Communication skills

Personal care assistance

Job description

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Southlands Care Home, 9 Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2JA.

£14.08 per hour plus excellent Bupa benefits. Permanent. 33 hour contract. 3 days over 7 rota, including alternate weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Responsible for all clinical duties issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
• Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility 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

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24/7
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money for every milestone at Bupa
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets
• Wagestream – early access to 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
• 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 encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities we serve.

EEO Statement

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.

Time Type: Full time – Job Area: Care Home – Care support – Location: Southlands – Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level – Employment type: Full‑time – Job function: Other – Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.