Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care. Supervising a team of Care Assistants, your role involves working closely with the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, and care planning. To be considered for this role, candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and should have a good understanding of elderly clinical care. Barchester Healthcare values warmth, compassion, and commitment, and offers training opportunities for career development. Rewards include competitive pay, training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and more.
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
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.
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About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK, with a mission to deliver exceptional care to its residents. The company prides itself on a person-centred approach, ensuring that each resident receives individualized care and support. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester offers a welcoming, warm, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, enabling career progression. Barchester's dedication to quality care is reflected in its comprehensive rewards package, which includes competitive pay, various benefits, and recognition programs designed to appreciate and keep talented staff.