About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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 Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You'll support the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training, with many progressing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. In return for your dedication, you'll receive competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, including free training, support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes. It's a rewarding place to use your skills in motivation and care for quality services.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a respected provider of high-quality care services in the UK, renowned for its extensive experience in delivering personalized and compassionate care to its residents. The organization operates a network of care homes and healthcare facilities across the nation, offering a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of each individual. Barchester Healthcare is committed to ensuring the well-being and dignity of its residents, emphasizing a person-centred approach in all facets of care. With a dedicated team of skilled professionals, the organization strives to foster environments that are warm, welcoming, and respectful, making it a preferred choice for families seeking reliable and sophisticated care for their loved ones. Employees at Barchester Healthcare are provided with opportunities for continuous professional development, reflecting the company's investment in nurturing talent and enhancing the quality of care provided.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 PACKAGEIn 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
Bedlington
NE22 6LA
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)