Job Description
Senior Care Assistant
Ridley Park Care Home
Forster Street, Off Plessey Road, Blyth, NE24 3BG
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10
Salary: £12.40 - £14.01 per hour depending on experience
Employment: Permanent full time
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.
Key responsibilities
- 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 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
- Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care. We are happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed.
- Motivated, positive and with great interpersonal skills, enjoying work in a close‑knit team. You are pivotal in running a unit, working with the Nurse to aid with clinical duties for the home.
- Previous experience in the role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges, alongside a passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving them kindness, personalised support and dignity.
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, approximate value of £350
- Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme as an addition to statutory sick pay
- Long service rewards at every milestone
- 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 – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose 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.
Equal Opportunities
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.
