Senior Care Assistant

1 week ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Richmond Villages Full time

Senior Care Assistant The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB CQC rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10 £12.40 per hour | Permanent contract | 4 × 12‑hour day shifts, alternate weekends Overview As a Senior Care Assistant you will lead a team of Care Assistants, deliver high‑quality personal care to residents, and support clinical duties. The role focuses on person‑centred care, staff development, and collaboration with external teams. Responsibilities Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit Support clinical duties, including medication observation, care plan review, and accurate record keeping with the nurse Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, handling shift handovers Help train and supervise new staff to ensure a welcoming environment Build relationships with residents, families and external teams such as GPs and district nurses Assist residents with a range of personal care duties Qualifications & Key Skills Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care (we support completion) Motivated, positive, with excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation Previous experience in a similar role and a passion for making a real difference in residents’ lives Benefits My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support Annual allowance (~£350) redeemable against a range of Bupa healthcare products Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages 28 days holiday Additional sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, monetary bonuses) Free meal on every shift Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets Access to a range of Bupa pension plans (more info on career site) Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co‑parents Menopause plan – tailored support for women’s health Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? Bupa is a health insurer and provider focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity, offer a supportive work environment, and provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth. Additional Information Time type: Full time | Job area: Care Home – Care support | Employment type: Full‑time | Industry: Hospitals and Health Care Disability Confident Employer Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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