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 t
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of the residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care and support is delivered. You'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants and support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. A Senior Care Assistant always respects the dignity and preferences of the residents. To qualify, you should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role requires warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to delivering individualised care and support. Career development is encouraged with ongoing training opportunities. Rewards include a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, referral bonuses, employee of the month rewards, and so much more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent organisation dedicated to providing quality care in a range of healthcare settings. Focused on delivering exceptional service, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes and facilities where the well-being, dignity, and preferences of residents are prioritized. The organisation believes in fostering environments that are warm, welcoming, and vibrant, ensuring every resident receives person-centred care. Barchester Healthcare is committed to developing its workforce, offering ample training opportunities and career advancement prospects, such as moving into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Employees benefit from competitive compensation and a sector-leading benefits package, which includes training, wellness support tools, retail discounts, and recognition schemes. Barchester Healthcare continually strives to exceed the expectations of residents and employees alike, promoting a culture of excellence at every level.
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; specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly
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
Croydon
CR8 3HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)