About this role
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
Main duties of the job Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home involves looking after residents' varied needs to ensure quality, person-centred care. The role includes supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants with the Deputy General Manager and supporting in areas like medication, assessments, and care reviews. A Senior Care Assistant maintains respect for residents' dignity and preferences and fosters a warm and welcoming environment. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, have knowledge of clinical care for the elderly, and be compassionate and committed to providing individualised care. The position offers career development opportunities in roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. Barchester provides a competitive pay rate and benefits package including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition rewards like 'Employee of the Month awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider that focuses on delivering person-centred care in their network of care homes. They employ compassionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care tailored to the individual needs and preferences of their residents. Barchester values warmth and dedication among their staff, ensuring a supportive and welcoming work environment. The company is also committed to the ongoing development of its staff, offering training opportunities and career progression paths. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, including various discounts, bonuses, and recognition programs like the 'Employee of the Month'. Barchester Healthcare strives to create positive experiences and outcomes for both its residents and staff, aiming to provide care that any loved one would expect.
Job description Job responsibilities
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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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Melbourn
SG8 6FY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)