Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will look after the diverse needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will always respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is required. Barchester provides opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with potential progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. The role offers a competitive pay rate along with sector-leading benefits, including free training, development, wellbeing support tools, and a range of retail discounts.
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 an organisation dedicated to delivering quality, person-centred care to all its residents. The company values respect for dignity and preferences of the people they care for, ensuring a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment is fostered across its care homes. Barchester Healthcare offers a wide range of career development opportunities and ongoing training, allowing employees, particularly Senior Care Assistants, to progress into higher roles, such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or various nursing positions. The company also provides a rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, designed to recognize and appreciate the dedication of its employees. Benefits include wellbeing and support tools, an array of retail discounts, and extensive training opportunities, aiming to support staff growth and development, ultimately benefiting the residents under their care. A commitment to compassionate and individualized care defines Barchester's organizational philosophy.