About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE 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
Main duties of the job The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home involves looking after the various needs of residents, ensuring delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. This includes supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. The position requires involvement in supporting the clinical team with tasks like medication administration, conducting assessments, developing care plans, or carrying out care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment is crucial. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Personal qualities include being warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care and support. Barchester offers opportunities for career development, with many progressing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing.
About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exemplary care for those in need, fostering an environment where compassion and attentiveness prevail. The organization emphasizes person-centred care, ensuring that each resident's unique needs and preferences are respected and prioritized. Staff members are encouraged to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, promoting a vibrant community within the care homes. Barchester values career development, offering ongoing training opportunities to its employees, allowing them to advance into various roles within the healthcare sector. The organization aims to deliver the quality of care that one would expect for their loved ones, underscoring its dedication to excellence in service. Employees of Barchester can benefit from a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive rewards package, which includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes, contributing to a satisfying and fulfilling work experience.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.
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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
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)