About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 a
Main duties of the job As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester care home, you'll meet various resident needs to deliver quality, person-centred care. Your role includes leading a team of care staff through training, supervision, and duty delegation during shifts. Additional duties involve administering and ordering medications, updating care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with medical professionals and families. Respect for residents' dignity and preferences and contributing to a warm, vibrant environment is essential. You'll need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in a residential setting. Proven leadership skills and decision-making ability are crucial to support residents' needs. Opportunities for career progression into roles like Care Practitioners or nursing are available through ongoing training. The rewards package offers competitive pay and benefits such as free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, employee rewards, and long service awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leader in residential care home settings, committed to providing quality, person-centred care. The organisation values warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who strive to give each resident individualised support and care. Barchester aims to create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant, mirroring the high standard of care they provide for loved ones. Employees are encouraged to develop their careers through various training opportunities, reflecting Barchester's commitment to staff growth and development. This is evident in the structured career pathways that many staff members pursue, from Senior Care Assistants to Care Practitioners or even nursing roles. Barchester Healthcare upholds the dignity and preferences of residents as core principles, making it a rewarding place to work for those who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care in a supportive and career-advancing setting.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a 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.
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.
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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
Southampton
SO30 2ZS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)