Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Senior Care Assistant – Copper Beech Care Home (Uckfield)
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Copper Beech Care Home, Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, TN22 5ST
Salary: £13.45 - £15.02 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (44 hours per week, flexible day/night shifts)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting inspiring, experienced care leaders with premier residential care environments where clinical excellence and compassionate support go hand in hand. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for Copper Beech Care Home. If you have a passion for mentoring care teams, driving high standards of person-centred care, and making a real difference in residents' lives, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial leadership role within our care home. You will take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, managing medications, reviewing care plans, and guiding a talented team of Care Assistants to deliver exceptional, personal care.
Key Responsibilities:
Take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, including medication administration, care plan reviews, and accurate record-keeping.
Lead, manage, and inspire a team of Care Assistants, conducting shift handovers and supporting team development.
Assist with the training, induction, and supervision of new staff members so they feel welcomed and supported.
Build strong, supportive relationships with residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals like GPs and District Nurses.
Assist residents with a range of personal care duties, championing their dignity and independence.
What We Are Looking For
Completed or working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Care (Bupa is happy to support you in completing your qualification if needed).
Previous experience in a senior care role, with a strong understanding of its rewards and challenges.
A motivated, positive professional with great interpersonal skills and a close-knit team ethos.
A deep passion for delivering kindness, personalized support, and clinical excellence.
Note: Please be aware that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing and financial benefits package:
My Healthcare: Free 24/7 access to support, advice, and treatment (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes when you need them.
Financial Security: Enhanced company sick pay scheme for frontline teams alongside competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday allowance, plus long-service rewards (extra holidays, cash, and ecards).
Perks: Free meals with every shift, interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets, and gym/fitness discounts across the UK.
Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave options and a dedicated Menopause Plan.