About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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. 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. Enthus
Main duties of the job As a Community Lead at Barchester, the primary goal is to enrich the lives of residents in our Residential Care Homes, ensuring they receive the person-centred care and support they truly deserve. This role requires a dedicated focus on respecting the independence, privacy, dignity, and choice of residents, while also supervising Carers and Senior Carers effectively. Community Leads are expected to engage in clinical duties such as documenting weight and blood pressure observations and conducting basic wound dressing procedures. By embodying the values and standards of Barchester, Community Leads act as exemplary figures for their teams and as reliable contacts for residents and their families, fostering a safe and positive atmosphere. Building meaningful relationships both within the care home and externally is crucial to success in this role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable provider in the care sector, committed to delivering high-quality service to residents of their care homes. Known for establishing stimulating and fulfilling environments, Barchester remains steadfast in its goal of providing person-centred care. The organisation takes pride in its comprehensive rewards package that includes competitive salaries, opportunities for learning and development, as well as a variety of discounts. Moreover, the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme showcases their dedication toward fostering a supportive and cohesive work culture. At the core of Barchesters philosophy is a strong commitment to maintaining vibrant and supportive environments where both staff and residents feel valued and empowered.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 NVQ 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
Stamford
PE9 3TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)