About this role
Job summary The role of a Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare involves delivering quality, person-centred care and support to residents at the care home in Herne Bay. This position demands strong leadership skills as you will manage and guide a team of care staff. Your responsibilities include training staff, administering medications, updating care plans, and working closely with healthcare professionals and residents' families. The role requires a compassionate individual committed to respecting the dignity and preferences of residents while creating a positive living environment. Barchester Healthcare offers opportunities for career progression along with a robust rewards package for dedicated employees.
Main duties of the job As a Residential Senior Carer 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well as playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services across the UK, known for its dedication to enhancing the quality of life of residents. They invest in training and development opportunities to ensure their staff can advance within the organization and provide exceptional care. With a commitment to recognizing and rewarding their employees, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and numerous employee appreciation programs. Their goal is to provide the quality of care one would expect for their own loved ones, creating thriving and dynamic community care environments.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents.
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
Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)