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Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
Main duties of the job This position is a casual, part-time role providing flexible working hours to accommodate various needs. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant in a Barchester care home, responsibilities include attending to the varied needs of residents to ensure high-quality, personalized care and support is delivered. The role involves supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants, working closely with the Deputy General Manager, with opportunities to support the clinical team in areas like medication management, assessments, care planning, or care reviews. It emphasizes respecting residents' dignity and preferences while contributing to a warm and welcoming environment. Applicants must possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and demonstrate knowledge of elderly clinical care. Barchester Healthcare seeks individuals who are compassionate, warm-hearted, and dedicated to providing individualized support for each resident. The role offers opportunities for career advancement, with many Senior Care Assistants progressing to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nurse. Barchester emphasizes flexible working conditions, competitive compensation, and free learning and development opportunities, supporting career growth within the organization.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, committed to offering quality care and a supportive environment for both residents and staff. With a focus on personalized, people-centered care and attention to individual needs, Barchester operates care homes across the UK. It places a high value on creating warm, welcoming environments that help improve the quality of life for residents. As a company, Barchester Healthcare invests in the growth and development of its staff, offering frequent training and career progression opportunities. It aims to create rewarding work experiences by encouraging the advancement of its employees through various roles, including Senior Care Assistants, Care Practitioners, Regional Carers, and even nursing positions. Barchester's commitment to flexible working, comprehensive training, and competitive pay highlights its dedication to being an employer of choice within the healthcare industry.
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ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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
Croydon
CR8 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)