Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Senior Care Assistant - Days (Maternity Cover) – Havelock Court Care Home
Position: Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Location: Havelock Court Care Home
Salary: Up to £14.01 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Full-Time (44 hours per week, Day 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 leadership make all the difference. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a dedicated Day Senior Care Assistant for Havelock Court Care Home. If you have a passion for mentoring care teams, supporting clinical duties, and ensuring residents experience dignity, independence, and personalised support every day, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital leadership role in running your unit, driving a team of Care Assistants, and ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care. You will work closely with nurses on clinical duties while helping to train, inspire, and nurture team members through digital care innovations to deliver exceptional support.
Key Responsibilities:
Take day-to-day responsibility for running the unit, including leading team handovers and directing day shifts.
Support clinical duties alongside nurses, such as observing residents, issuing medication, reviewing care plans, and maintaining accurate digital records.
Drive, manage, train, and mentor a team of Care Assistants so they feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to excel.
Build strong, trusted relationships with residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals like GPs and District Nurses.
Assist residents with a range of personal care duties and daily wellbeing needs.
What We Are Looking For
Completed or working towards an NVQ Level 3 in care (full support and training provided if needed).
A motivated, positive, and collaborative professional with great interpersonal skills and previous experience in a senior care role.
A deep understanding of the rewards and challenges of care, coupled with a genuine passion for making a real difference to residents' lives.
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.