About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a part time position being offered on nights. 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 res
Main duties of the job This position is for a part-time Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, offered on nights. The role involves looking after the diverse needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. It includes supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. The role also includes supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, respecting the dignity and preferences of residents is crucial. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester is looking for individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care to each resident. The organization offers career development through ongoing training opportunities, allowing for career progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, offering a range of services to cater to the different needs of residents. The organization is committed to delivering quality care and support in a person-centred manner. Barchester Healthcare provides various career development opportunities through ongoing training for its employees, enabling them to progress into higher roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. Additionally, employees enjoy a competitive rate of pay and a sector-leading benefits and rewards package that includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and more. Employees are recognized for their dedication through programs like the 'Employee of the Month' rewards and the 'Long Service Awards'. Barchester endeavors to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff alike, maintaining high standards of care that one would expect for their loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a part time position being offered on nights.
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.
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
Bourne
PE10 9UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)