About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUThe 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, compassiona
Main duties of the job As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you are responsible for providing quality, person-centered care to residents. You will lead a team of care staff, delegate duties, and oversee training and supervisions. Your responsibilities also include administering and ordering medication, updating resident care plans, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with GPs and district nursing teams. A crucial part of the role is ensuring the dignity and preferences of the residents are respected and fostering a warm and welcoming environment. To be successful in this position, you should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, have experience in a residential care setting, and demonstrate effective team leadership skills. Additionally, you should have a compassionate and warm-hearted nature as well as a commitment to delivering individualized care to residents. Barchester offers ongoing training opportunities to support career development, with many Senior Carer Assistants advancing to roles such as Care Practitioners or Care Community Leads.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, with a commitment to delivering personalized and high-quality care to residents in their establishments. The company operates numerous care homes across the UK, ensuring a broad reach and diverse settings for quality elderly care. They are dedicated to creating warm and welcoming environments where residents feel comfortable and valued. Barchester Healthcare places significant emphasis on career development, offering extensive training and development opportunities to their staff, allowing them to advance into various specialist roles. By fostering a culture of growth and learning, they enable their employees to progress their careers within the organization. Their benefits and rewards package includes competitive pay, access to well-being tools, and a variety of discounts and bonuses, demonstrating their commitment to their staff's professional and personal well-being. Barchester's mission includes upholding residents' dignity and preferences, continually striving to offer a level of care they would expect for their own families.
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
Fareham
PO15 5NZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)