Senior Care Assistant - Days

Bupa Care Homes ,
Horton Kirby, Kent

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Senior Care Assistant - Bupa Care Homes Eglantine Villa - Dartford Eglantine Ln, Horton Kirby, Dartford DA4 9JL Up to 10.40 per hour dependent on experience, qualifications and capabilities. Rated as OUTSTANDING! About the role Leading a team of carers, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care You will promote independence, choice, dignity and respect through the hands on care you deliver to our residents You will get to know our residents and their families - helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication One of your key responsibilities is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team. Who we're looking for With an NVQ Level 3 in Care, or equivalent, you believe in the importance of people's wellbeing and you are capable of providing support to those around you. What's in it for you? Bupa Care Homes values its people, so you can expect a competitive pay rate and benefits that include: -Smile Everyday - a health and wellbeing package available to all permanent employees giving access to 24/7 health lines along with online wellbeing tools -A competitive starting salary with the opportunity to increase this through training and development. -Cycle to Work Scheme -Interest free travel ticket loans -Bupa Cash Plan discounts -We cover the cost of your DBS Check (44) -Pension and Life Assurance scheme available -Comprehensive induction and on-going training and development -Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts -Hot meal provided -Uniform provided About the Home The stunning Eglantine Villa is a converted private residence that's been converted and modernised to a very high standard. It offers a delightful 50-room residential and nursing home set in three-and-a-half acres of beautiful gardens. The home is made up of two separate buildings (Jasmine Lodge and Lavender Cottage) that provide very specialist care. Both have the benefit of access to the glorious landscaped gardens - complete with conservatory and patio area. Who we are Bupa Care Homes provides expert nursing, dementia, residential and specialist care to over 7,000 people in over 130 UK homes and care villages. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Passionate about making lives better, every decision we make is because we care. It's why we inspire and support our carers to put our residents' wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Choose a career in care. Bupa is committed to an environment which will attract, retain and motivate its people. Bupa aims to ensure that every applicant to, or employee of is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.