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 training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll oversee the varying needs of residents to ensure quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, and supporting the clinical team with tasks like medication management, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The role demands respect for residents' dignity and preferences and contributes to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. A candidate should possess an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. The position offers career development opportunities, allowing personnel to progress to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions, supported by extensive training programs. As a Bank role, the position provides cover when necessary, offering a flexible schedule.
About us Barchester Healthcare is among the prominent healthcare providers in the UK, committed to offering exceptional care services that one would expect for their loved ones. Founded with a vision to deliver unparalleled person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the country, ensuring all staff are well-trained, motivated, and compassionate. Their comprehensive approach is built on respect, dignity, and creating warm, welcoming environments for residents. Employees have access to extensive training and development opportunities, which not only enhance career progression but also ensure high standards of care. Barchester takes pride in its flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration packages, and a supportive work culture that values growth and contribution. They emphasize the importance of individualized care and support in all their operations and encourage staff to embody this philosophy.
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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
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
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)