About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 Bank 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.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for catering to the varied needs of our residents, ensuring the delivery of top-notch, person-focused care and support. Your role involves the supervision and motivation of a committed team of Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. Furthermore, you may be expected to support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care evaluations. As a Senior Care Assistant, you are expected to always treat our residents with dignity and honor their preferences while contributing to a warm, inviting, and lively environment. We seek individuals who are warm, compassionate, and committed to providing personalised care and support to each resident. There are significant opportunities for career advancement through ongoing training, allowing you to progress in your career, possibly transitioning into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.
About us Barchester Healthcare is among the UK's foremost independent care providers, committed to offering varied and high-quality services. They focus on creating a warm, positive environment for both residents and staff in their care homes situated across the country. The company is known for its dedication to training and development, offering numerous learning opportunities to all employees. This ensures that staff members are continually supported in their professional growth and development, allowing for career progression within the organization. In this nurturing environment, many employees find opportunities to advance into higher roles, benefiting from the company's expansive network and comprehensive resources.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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
Pevensey
BN24 5NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)