About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE Night Shifts - 48hrs per week. As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers. The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally. Shift patterns - Night shifts 4x 12h, Every other weekend required ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
Main duties of the job As a Community Lead at Barchester, you will be responsible for ensuring that residents receive the care and support they deserve, especially during night shifts. You will supervise Carers and Senior Carers, focusing on the well-being and independence of the residents by respecting their privacy and dignity. Your role will include clinical responsibilities like monitoring weight and blood pressure, and performing simple wound dressings. You will be a role model and build key relationships with residents, families, and staff. The position requires a background in senior-level care, supervisory experience, and a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Leadership qualities, caring nature, and strong communication skills are essential.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the largest providers of high-quality care in the UK. They offer residential and nursing care to the elderly and are known for their dedication to providing a supportive environment for both residents and staff. Barchester emphasizes the importance of respecting the dignity and independence of their residents while offering person-centered care tailored to individual needs. They provide one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free learning and development opportunities, holiday and retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. Barchester's mission is to provide exceptional care that puts residents and their families at the forefront.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Night Shifts - 48hrs per week.
As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers.
The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.
Shift patterns - Night shifts 4x 12h, Every other weekend required
ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your leadership 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
Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, willingness to undertake assessor qualification
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
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)