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. 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 Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for addressing the unique needs of our residents, delivering quality, person-centred care and support. Your role involves supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants and collaborating with the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas such as medication management, assessments, care planning, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents is a priority, and you will help create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Possession of an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required. We value candidates with specialized knowledge of elderly care and expect them to be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care and support. Ongoing training opportunities are available for career development. As a Bank position, working hours and days will vary.
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 a leading provider of high-quality care services renowned for delivering exceptional care and support in a person-centred manner. With a focus on the diverse needs of residents, Barchester ensures dignity, respect, and warmth within their environments. They offer a range of services, including residential care, dementia care, and supportive living. Barchester provides numerous opportunities for career growth and development, recognizing the importance of continued learning. Employees benefit from a supportive network and a culture that values compassion and individual contributions, making it a rewarding place for those committed to thoughtful care. The organisation prides itself on handling each resident's unique needs with understanding and expertise, making use of specially trained professionals and tailored care plans.