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 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.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll care for the different needs of our residents, delivering quality, person-centred care and support. This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents is crucial. The opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training is available, with potential advancement into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. The rewards package includes a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, and various employee benefits.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care home services committed to delivering quality, person-centred care. With a network of care homes across the UK, Barchester Healthcare offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of residents. The organisation emphasises the importance of training and development, encouraging employees to advance within the company. Barchester Healthcare values a compassionate and warm-hearted approach, ensuring that the dignity and preferences of residents are always respected. The organisation provides opportunities for career progression into advanced roles, illustrating a commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.
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)