About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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, compassiona
Main duties of the job This role is designed for a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, providing flexible, casual part-time work. The position involves catering to the diverse needs of residents to ensure quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include leading and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the Deputy General Manager. Additional duties may encompass assisting clinical teams in areas like medication, assessments, and care planning. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. The role calls for individuals who are warm, compassionate, and dedicated. Beyond competitive pay, the position offers flexibility, learning and development opportunities. As a Bank position, hours may vary, providing coverage as needed.
About us Barchester Healthcare offers this role and is one of the UK's prominent healthcare providers. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. They emphasize respecting the dignity and choices of each resident while fostering a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere in their care homes. Barchester places significant importance on the personal and professional growth of its staff, offering various training and career development opportunities. Many in this role advance to positions like Care Practitioner or Regional Carer. Barchester is committed to flexibility in employment terms, supporting team growth, and ensuring an impactful, fulfilling work environment.
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ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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. 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
NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly
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
Northampton
NN4 0XN
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)