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
Main duties of the job As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants under the guidance of the Deputy General Manager. Your role will involve looking after the diverse needs of the residents, focusing on quality, person-centred care and support. You will assist the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. It's vital to respect the dignity and preferences of all residents while contributing to a vibrant and welcoming environment. Qualifications for this role include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You'll work in a flexible role that offers opportunities for growth through training, aiming for career progression to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider focused on delivering high-quality care to its residents. With a commitment to person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare operates a number of care homes across the country, offering a wide range of services tailored to the needs of the elderly and other vulnerable individuals. The organisation prides itself on creating welcoming, warm, and vibrant environments where residents can thrive with the support of compassionate and skilled staff members. Barchester is dedicated to investing in its workforce through training and development, allowing staff to advance their careers and enhance their skills. The organisation strives to provide the kind of care they would expect for their own loved ones, ensuring that each resident feels valued and respected.
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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, specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly
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
Lewes
BN8 6DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)