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 caree
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants, supporting the different needs of residents. Your role involves working alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, care plans, and assessments. You must respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm and welcoming environment. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific clinical care knowledge for the elderly. Career development opportunities include progression to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Benefits include a competitive salary, free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes for referrals.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, offering quality, person-centred care and support to its residents. With a commitment to respecting the dignity and preferences of every resident, Barchester aims to create warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments. The organisation emphasizes career development through ongoing training opportunities, allowing staff to progress into advanced care roles or nursing positions. Barchester is known for its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training, access to wellbeing tools, a variety of discounts, and bonus schemes for employee referrals. Its focus on compassionate and individualised care makes it a rewarding place for both staff and residents.
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.
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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
Wilton
SP2 0FX
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)