About this role
Job summary The Senior Care - Residential - Bank position at Barchester Healthcare involves providing quality, person-centred care and support to residents in a care home setting in Bristol. This temporary role pays up to £16.81 per hour and requires flexibility as shifts will vary depending on cover needs such as annual or sick leave. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. The role also includes supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Barchester Healthcare values respect for residents' dignity and preferences, creating a warm, welcoming environment for both staff and residents.
Main duties of the job 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 us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering a rewarding career path with ample learning and development opportunities. They are focused on the growth of all employees, providing competitive pay, true flexibility, and professional growth paths. Barchester has a culture of respect for residents and staff alike, ensuring an inviting and supportive atmosphere. This aligns with their mission to deliver the quality care, demonstrating their commitment to creating an environment that mirrors the care one would wish for their loved ones.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To join as a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly are also required. The role seeks warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing individualised care. Barchester Healthcare offers opportunities to develop your career through ongoing training, allowing progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.
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
Bristol
BS49 4DW
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)