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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll address the various needs of our residents to ensure we provide quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities will include supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while contributing to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To qualify, you need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're seeking warm-hearted, compassionate individuals devoted to giving each resident tailored care and support. You can advance your career with continuous training, progressing to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. Our rewards package includes competitive pay, free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and recognition awards. Join us for a fulfilling experience offering the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services, dedicated to offering high-quality, person-centred care to residents in their various care homes. With a strong emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment, Barchester focuses on the well-being and dignity of each resident, ensuring that their specific needs are met with compassion and professionalism. The organisation is committed to the development and advancement of its staff by providing ongoing training and career growth opportunities. This commitment ensures that their care staff are well-equipped and motivated to deliver exceptional care. Furthermore, Barchester values its employees by offering a competitive rewards package, including training and development programs, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and various other incentives such as the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme and recognition awards. This dedication to staff welfare and professional growth makes Barchester Healthcare an esteemed organisation within the care sector.
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
Stamford Bridge
YO41 1AJ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)