Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Job Opportunity: Senior Care Assistant (Days) at Richmond Villages Cheltenham (Bupa)
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is thrilled to partner with Bupa in recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant for Richmond Villages Cheltenham in Gloucestershire.
Boasting an impressive 9.9 out of 10 carehome.co.uk review score, Richmond Villages Cheltenham offers luxury retirement living and an exceptional lifestyle. If you are an experienced care professional looking to step up and lead a dedicated team, this permanent, full-time day role with a £500 welcome bonus is an incredible opportunity.
Role Overview & Highlights
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Days
Location: Richmond Villages Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour (+ Paid Breaks)
Bonus: £500 Welcome Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week, working 3 x 12-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will bridge the gap between nursing staff and residents, taking day-to-day responsibility for running a unit. You will play a crucial leadership role, ensuring residents receive top-tier, person-centred care while maintaining their health, dignity, and comfort.
Key Responsibilities
Unit Leadership: Take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, managing and driving a team of Care Assistants, and conducting effective shift handovers.
Clinical Support: Assist the nursing team with clinical duties, including observing residents, administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and updating digital care plans.
Mentorship: Help with the onboarding, training, and supervision of new staff members so they feel fully welcomed and supported.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong, trusting relationships with residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals like GPs and District Nurses.
Personal Care: Assist residents with a range of dignified personal care duties in alignment with their individual care plans.
What We Are Looking For
Bupa is looking for dedicated, professional individuals who bring expertise and warmth to the care environment. To excel in this role, you should possess:
Qualifications: An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience: Proven background within a care home or healthcare setting, showing readiness to take on supervisory responsibilities.
Core Attributes: Strong leadership capabilities, empathy, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for championing resident independence and choice.
Fantastic Benefits Package
Bupa’s benefits are designed to look after your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing:
My Healthcare: Quick, 24/7 access to remote GPs, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approx. £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Financial Flexibility: Wagestream access to draw down up to 40% of your earned wages in minutes.
Paid Leave: 28 days holiday plus enhanced frontline sick pay and milestone long-service rewards.
Perks: Free meals on every shift, paid breaks, annual travel season ticket loans, a menopause plan, gym discounts, and competitive pension plans.