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 o
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant in a Barchester care home, your main responsibilities will include looking after the varied needs of residents, delivering quality, person-centred care and support, and supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants. Your role also involves supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. It is crucial to always respect the dignity and preferences of residents while contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Individuals interested in this role should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role requires warm-heartedness, compassion, and commitment to individualised resident care and support. Barchester offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with the potential for progression into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider that offers individuals the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As part of Barchester, you will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to residents. They are known for their commitment to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. The organisation values development and offers training opportunities for career progression, allowing employees to grow and advance into roles such as Care Practitioner and Regional Carer. Barchester also offers competitive payment rates and a range of benefits including training, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and more, ensuring staff feel valued and appreciated. Joining Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that provides the quality of care you'd expect for your loved ones, creating a rewarding workplace.
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
Wouldham
ME1 3TR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)