Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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

Main duties of the job

Your role as a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home will involve looking after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, alongside the Deputy General Manager. Additionally, you may support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. It is essential to respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering a wide range of care services across the country. Barchester operates numerous care homes, providing a supportive and caring environment for its residents. The organisation prioritizes person-centred care and seeks to enhance the quality of life for all its residents. Staff development and training are taken seriously, offering plenty of free learning and development opportunities. This role as a Senior Care Assistant is a temporary position providing flexible hours to cover for annual leave or sick leave, matching the organizations commitment to ensuring continuous quality care. Barchester Healthcare seeks individuals who are compassionate and committed to delivering individualized care, with opportunities to progress into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.