Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Waverley Grange Care Home

43 Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BH

CQC rating:
Good

rating: 9.8

Salary: £13.45 – £14.30 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours:

33 hours per week, with alternate weekends (days or night shifts)

Contract:

Permanent

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Support clinical duties, including observing, issuing medication, reviewing care plans and accurate record keeping
• Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, responsible for all shift handovers
• Help with training and supervision of new staff members
• Build relationships with residents, families and external teams such as GPs and District Nurses
• Assist residents with a range of personal care duties

• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in care (training support provided as needed)
• Motivated, positive with strong interpersonal skills; enjoy working in a close‑knit team
• Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of its responsibilities and challenges
• Passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, giving kindness, personalised support and dignity

• My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support and remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products, approx. £350
• Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Paid sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
• Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money) at milestones
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport tickets
• Bupa pension plans (details on career site)
• Parental leave for birth, adoption and co‑parents (details on career site)
• Menopause plan – Empowering women to seek advice and treatment
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments to all disabled applicants and ensure fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.