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. This is a nights only position 8pm-8am, 4 nights per week, including alternate weekends. 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, com

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents. 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 areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and help create a warm and welcoming environment. The position is nights only, from 8pm to 8am, 4 nights per week, including alternate weekends. We're looking for individuals who have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester provides ongoing training opportunities, allowing career advancement into roles like Care Practitioner or Regional Carer. In recognition of your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus sector-leading benefits including free training, wellbeing support, 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.

This is a nights only position 8pm-8am, 4 nights per week, including alternate weekends.

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 renowned provider of care services, particularly focused on providing high-quality residential care in care homes. The organisation is dedicated to offering comprehensive support to both its residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare strives to ensure that all their care facilities provide an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant, reflecting the high standards of care expected for loved ones. They emphasize personalised, patient-centered care, respecting the dignity and preferences of residents at all times. As an employer, Barchester supports its staff through continuous professional development opportunities, which pave the way for career advancement within the organisation. This commitment to quality is complemented by a competitive benefits package that adds significant value to staff employment, including free training, access to health and wellbeing tools, and various reward initiatives.