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
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for meeting the various needs of the residents to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support. This role includes supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants and working in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team with tasks like medication, assessments, care plan reviews, etc. This role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific clinical care knowledge for the elderly is mandatory. The position demands warm-hearted and compassionate individuals committed to personalized care for each resident. Career development is encouraged through ongoing training opportunities, with possibilities to advance to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay rates and a comprehensive rewards package, which includes free training for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus system, and employee recognition awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs largest care providers, dedicated to delivering high-quality care across its range of services. With a focus on person-centred care, Barchester operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the country, catering to a wide variety of needs, including elderly care, dementia care, and specialist nursing services. The organisation values its staff highly and offers extensive training and development opportunities to ensure their workforce is skilled and motivated. Committed to creating a positive and welcoming environment, Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on dignity, respect, and the individual preferences of residents, ensuring that each receives the same level of care and attention that one would expect for a loved one. With a comprehensive range of employee benefits and a supportive work culture, Barchester Healthcare is not only a leader in the care sector but also a rewarding employer for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.
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
Southport
PR9 8BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)