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
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will be responsible for meeting the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care. This involves supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team in an area such as medication, assessments, or care plans. As a Senior Care Assistant, it is essential to respect residents' dignity and preferences while helping create a welcoming environment. You are required to have an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You should be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care and support to each resident. The role offers career development opportunities through ongoing training, with the potential to progress to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester offers competitive pay and benefits, including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care and healthcare services in the UK, operating a network of care homes across the country. Committed to delivering quality person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare ensures the dignity and preferences of residents are always respected. The organisation values its employees and provides numerous opportunities for career progression through training and development programs. Positions in Barchester care homes offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages, including sector-leading rewards. The company's mission is to create warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments in its care facilities, ensuring residents receive individualised support catered to their specific needs. With a focus on employee growth, Barchester Healthcare encourages upward mobility for its staff, enabling transitions into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing. By joining Barchester, employees become part of a dedicated team focused on providing unparalleled care to those they serve.
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
Grantham
NG31 9DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)