Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Job Description:

Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Location:

Thatcham Court Care Home, Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL

Contract:

Bank

Salary: £13.45 – £15.02 per hour (depending on experience)

CQC rating:
Good |  rating: 9.7 / 10

Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end‑of‑life needs. The home offers all types of dementia care, including nursing, residential, Parkinson’s and short‑stay care. Assessments can be carried out within 48 hours, and in some cases residents are welcomed the same day.

The home is located in the centre of Thatcham and employs dementia champions to improve residents’ quality of life through daily activities and reminiscence sessions. The interior is colour‑themed with memory triggers. Chefs create menus with fresh ingredients and meals are personalised to each resident’s dietary needs.

Residents benefit from a sense of community, physical and mental stimulation through activities such as reminiscence sessions, exercise and music classes. Staff discover what residents enjoy and organise the social calendar around those interests.

As Senior Care Assistant, you will directly lead a team of Care Assistants, deliver high‑quality person‑centred care, support independence, and honour residents’ choices. You will receive training in digital care to enhance clinical excellence while allowing you to focus on patient care.

• Day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
• Provide clinical duties: support nurse to observe, issue medication, review care plans, and maintain accurate records
• Drive and manage a team of Care Assistants, including shift handovers
• Assist with training and supervision of new staff, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported
• 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;
  Bupa will support qualification completion if needed
• Motivated, positive, with strong interpersonal skills; enjoys working in a close‑knit team
• Previous experience in a similar role and knowledge of its rewards and challenges
• Passion for making a real difference to people’s lives, providing kindness, personalised support, and dignity

Bupa’s wellbeing programme Viva covers mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. Flexible working and family‑friendly benefits are available.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and aims to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Position type:
Full time
Time:
Bank

Location:

Thatcham Court

This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK’s Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

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