Care Home Community LeadNHS
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers. The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally. ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity,
Main duties of the job
As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester Healthcare, you will help make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling, ensuring they receive the person-centred care and support they deserve. Focusing on independence, privacy, dignity, and choice, you will lead and supervise a team of Carers and Senior Carers. This role includes recording observations such as weight and blood pressure, and performing simple wound dressing procedures. As a role model and leader, you will provide a safe and reassuring environment for residents and their families. Candidates need senior-level care experience, a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and a willingness to undertake assessor qualification.
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers.
The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.
ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your leadership 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 residential care homes, dedicated to making a difference in its residents' lives by providing stimulating and fulfilling experiences. They focus on delivering person-centred care and support while respecting the independence and choices of residents. Barchester is committed to creating a vibrant culture that empowers staff to prioritize the needs and wellbeing of residents. The company offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, supporting its employees with free learning, development opportunities, holiday, retail, and leisure discounts. They value leadership, integrity, and strong communication skills in their care team members.