About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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...
Main duties of the job As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, your role will involve looking after the various needs of the residents, aiming to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be leading a team of care staff, responsible for training, providing supervisions, and delegating duties. Additionally, you will handle medication administration and ordering, resident care plan reviews and updates, risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident family members. As a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you are expected to respect the dignity and preferences of the residents while contributing to creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment. Barchester Healthcare offers the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputed provider of care services, focusing on delivering high-quality care in a person-centred manner. It operates numerous care homes and hospitals across various locations, striving to create warm and welcoming environments for residents and patients. Barchester Healthcare is committed to supporting not only the residents but also the staff by providing opportunities for career development and training. The organisation values warm-hearted and compassionate individuals who are committed to providing individualised care and support, upholding the dignity and preferences of each resident. Barchester Healthcare is a rewarding place for those who wish to use their motivational and people skills in providing quality care expected for loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank 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.
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.
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.
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
Woking
GU23 7DJ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)