Senior Care Assistant
Step up as a Senior Care Assistant with competitive pay, training support, flexible shifts and generous benefits. Support and lead a caring team.
The Senior Care Assistant role offers a permanent, part-time opportunity with both day and night shifts available. The pay is competitive, ranging from £13.25 to £14.84 per hour based on experience. The benefits package includes 28 days holiday, free meals, early wage access, healthcare support and tailored wellbeing programmes.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
The Senior Care Assistant is responsible for coordinating care in a residential unit, supporting clinical duties, and ensuring high standards for residents.
Expect to manage shift handovers and supervise Care Assistants while helping new team members settle in smoothly. Training is ongoing, including digital care systems.
Building strong relationships with both residents and their families is emphasised. Communication with GPs, nurses and external healthcare providers is routine.
Personal care duties are part of the daily job, as is close collaboration with registered nurses to help administer medication and maintain records.
Having or working towards an NVQ3 in care is a plus, and applicants should be team-oriented, compassionate, and dedicated to making a difference.
Prós
This position comes with standout advantages, such as a robust package of wellbeing benefits and flexible working patterns. You benefit from structured training and career progression opportunities.
Bupa values inclusivity and diversity, welcoming people from all backgrounds. Financial incentives like sick pay and a rewarding long-service plan enhance job satisfaction.
Contras
The job can be physically and emotionally demanding, especially since you’ll be involved in direct care and sensitive responsibilities.
Managing a team can present additional pressures, and adjusting to digital care systems may require extra learning time for some candidates.
Nosso veredicto
For dedicated and compassionate professionals, the Senior Care Assistant role delivers significantly—offering job security, growth, industry-respected training and a genuinely supportive work culture.
