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 As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will look after the various needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You are expected to maintain the dignity and preferences of the residents, creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You can expect to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, with prospects of advancing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester offers a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training and development, access to support tools, retail discounts, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK care provider with over 200 care homes and six independent hospitals across the country. The organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality care to its residents, encompassing a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, specialized dementia care, and more. Barchester Healthcare focuses on delivering person-centred care, ensuring that each resident's individual needs and preferences are met. The company invests in its staff by offering comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, encouraging career progression within the organization. With a mission to deliver the kind of care they would want for their own loved ones, Barchester Healthcare creates a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Their commitment to quality care is reflected in the extensive benefits and rewards package they offer to employees, underscoring their reputation as an employer that values its workforce.
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
Walton-on-Thames
KT12 4DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)