Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
Main duties of the job
This role at Barchester Healthcare is a part-time, casual position as a Bank Senior Care Assistant in a care home located in Woking. The job involves providing quality, person-centred care by addressing the various needs of residents. Responsibilities include supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants and providing support to the clinical team in areas such as medication management, care plans, and reviews. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and a good understanding of clinical care for older adults. This role provides ample opportunities for career growth, with many Senior Care Assistants eventually advancing to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. As this is a Bank position, work hours and days will vary based on the need for coverage.
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering a range of services to ensure quality care for its residents. Known for prioritizing the growth and development of its staff, the organization provides numerous learning and development opportunities to its employees. Barchester's care homes create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant, making it a rewarding place for employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care by respecting and supporting the dignity and choices of residents, offering flexible work arrangements, and emphasizing the importance of person-centred care.