About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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 The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and t
Main duties of the job This position is for a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home. The role involves caring for residents' various needs to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, providing training, offering supervision, and delegating tasks during shifts. Furthermore, the role involves administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and maintaining communication with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' family members. The job demands maintaining residents' dignity and preferences and contributing to creating a welcoming atmosphere. Qualifying candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care with previous experience in residential care settings and proven team leadership skills. The organization offers competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package, including free training, development opportunities, and other perks.
About us Barchester Healthcare is known for providing person-centred care and support in residential care home settings. At Barchester, employees are expected to deliver quality care that respects the dignity and preferences of residents, creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. The company offers opportunities for professional growth, enabling many to advance into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways. Barchester Healthcare provides a competitive rewards package including free training and development, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'. The organization is committed to providing quality care and support, making it a rewarding place to work for those looking to use motivational and people skills in the care sector.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential Senior Carer 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In 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
Herne Bay
CT6 5DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)