About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for addressing the diverse needs of the residents by delivering quality, person-centred care and support. The role entails leading a team of care staff and includes tasks such as training, supervising, and delegating shift duties. Responsibilities also involve administering and ordering medications, reviewing care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' family members. It is crucial to respect residents' dignity and preferences, contributing to a warm and welcoming environment. A successful candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, prior experience in a residential care setting, proven team leadership skills, and the capability to make appropriate decisions that support the residents' needs and wellbeing. Barchester values warmth, compassion, and commitment to providing individualized care and support. The position offers career development through training, enhancing opportunities for advancement into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, known for delivering top-quality care and support across its residential and nursing homes. They focus on creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant where individual care needs are respected, and professional growth is encouraged. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, offering competitive compensation along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package. This includes free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, and bonuses for referring new staff. They recognize their staff efforts through various award schemes such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. The organisation is dedicated to ensuring that the care provided is what one would expect for their loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work. Their services are built on the foundation of respect, dignity, and tailored care for every resident, which is reflected in their commitment to staff development and community engagement.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank 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.
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.
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.
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
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)