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, you will be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of our residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. This role includes supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. We are looking for individuals who respect the dignity and preferences of our residents, contributing to an environment that is warm, welcoming and vibrant. To join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We value warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalised care and support to each resident. There are opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with many Senior Care Assistants progressing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering roles with true flexibility and a range of free learning and development opportunities. They are committed to the growth and development of their staff, taking their career advancement seriously. As an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, it offers a rewarding place to work for individuals who wish to use their motivational and people skills. Barchester Healthcare places importance on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for its residents and staff. The company maintains a person-centred care approach, ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are respected. Staff are encouraged to partake in further training and career development, with several pathways available for progression, thereby supporting their professional growth.
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.
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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
Pevensey
BN24 5NU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)