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.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home in Rochester, you will be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of residents, ensuring the delivery of person-centred, quality care and support. This role involves supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants and working alongside the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities also extend to supporting the clinical team with tasks like medication management, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. The position requires a respectful approach to the dignity and preferences of residents, contributing to a warm and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. The role offers flexibility as it is a Bank position to cover for necessary occasions like annual or sick leave, and provides ample opportunities for career development through ongoing training.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's prominent healthcare providers, managing a network of care homes and medical facilities across the country. The organisation is committed to delivering exceptional care services to its residents and patients, with a strong focus on person-centred care. Through a supportive work environment, employees at Barchester Healthcare benefit from continuous learning and development opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for career advancement in the healthcare sector. Barchester Healthcare values and promotes a culture of respect and compassion, both towards employees and the individuals in their care. With a wide range of services offered, including specialist care for various needs and conditions, Barchester Healthcare remains dedicated to setting a high standard in healthcare provision. Their commitment is evidenced by the comprehensive training and support provided to staff, ensuring that the quality of care meets the organisation's rigorous standards.
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.
#2003
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
Rochester
ME1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)