Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS
Job summary
A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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-hea
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your responsibility will be to oversee the diverse needs of residents, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care and support. This role includes leading and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. A Senior Care Assistant is expected to assist the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. It's essential to uphold the dignity and preferences of the residents while contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester values warm-hearted, compassionate, and individually committed professionals who have opportunities for career advancement into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The role offers competitive pay, training, wellbeing tools, discounts, and referral bonuses.
Job description
A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.
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 leading provider of high-quality care services within the UK, specializing in delivering care and support across various facilities including care homes. Barchester's mission revolves around providing person-centric care that is respectful of resident dignity and preferences while inspiring wellbeing and life enrichment. They focus on investing in training and development opportunities for their staff, enabling career advancement and high-standard care delivery. As an organization, Barchester Healthcare offers a rewarding work environment with sector-leading benefits, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of staff with competitive remuneration packages. They foster a supportive culture and aim to ensure the living and working environments are as vibrant and welcoming as possible, reflecting their commitment to high-quality standards akin to the care we would expect for our own families. This dedication underpins Barchesters expansive network and its aim for top-tier care provision.