Senior Care Assistant

Richmond Villages; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton seeks a Senior Care Assistant to manage care unit operations and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, excellent interpersonal skills, and a NVQ3 in care. This full-time position offers various benefits including health support, holiday allowance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Free meals on shifts

Interest-free travel loan

Bupa pension plans

Qualifications

• Complete or working towards an NVQ3 in care.
• Prior experience in care roles.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day unit operations.
• Issue medication and review care plans.
• Lead and supervise Care Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical expertise

Team leadership

Passion for care

Education

NVQ3 in care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Wilton Manor Care Home, Wilton Avenue, Southampton SO15 2HA

£12.75 - £13.34 Depending on experience

30 Hour Contract for Days

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Responsible for 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

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Complete or working towards an NVQ3 in care. We are happy to support completion if needed.
• Motivated, positive, with great interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a close‑knit team. Clinical expertise is crucial for CQC responsibilities.
• Previous experience of the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges. Passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them 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 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approx. value of £350.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme to frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long‑service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – empower women to seek advice and take control of health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, 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 encourage all people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets minimum criteria and reasonable adjustments.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care support