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. 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 PACKAGE In 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for overseeing the needs of residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care and support. The position involves supervising a team of dedicated Care Assistants, collaborating with the Deputy General Manager, and supporting the clinical team in medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. To qualify for this role, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Compassion, warmth, and a commitment to providing individualised care and support are essential attributes for this position. Barchester offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with potential progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more. Overall, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to use your skills in a caring environment.
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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a well-known provider of care homes and services across the UK. Established to provide high-quality care to residents, the organization focuses on individualised, person-centred care and support. At Barchester, care and support go beyond just meeting the basic needs of residents, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their dignity and preferences while creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Employees at Barchester are encouraged to develop their careers through various ongoing training opportunities. The organization is known for its comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more. Barchester also values employee contributions with initiatives such as Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards. By joining Barchester, individuals have the chance to become part of a caring community that respects the quality care it provides for residents.