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'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.
Main duties of the job The position of Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home requires overseeing various resident needs to ensure quality, person-centred care and support. The job involves supervising and motivating a dedicated team of Care Assistants, alongside the Deputy General Manager, and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The role calls for a respectful approach towards residents' dignity and preferences and helps create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant living environment. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is necessary. The organization values warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalised care. Career development through training is offered, potentially advancing roles into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care provider operating across various locations, including Melbourn. The organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents, reflecting the kind of care one would expect for their loved ones. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes person-centred and individualized approaches, ensuring the warmth, vibrancy, and welcome in their care environments. Employees at Barchester Healthcare have opportunities for career advancement, receiving ongoing training and development. They offer a competitive salary along with sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and recognition rewards such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. It is an organization that prides itself on a compassionate, supportive work atmosphere.
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)