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 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 a Barchester care home in Wouldham, you'll be responsible for overseeing and addressing the diverse needs of residents, ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centred care. The role involves guiding and motivating a team of Care Assistants, working closely with the Deputy General Manager, and assisting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. Respect for the dignity and preferences of residents is paramount, and you'll contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Requirements include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge in elderly clinical care. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, commitment, and individualised care, offering opportunities for career progression through ongoing training, with pathways leading to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-regarded provider of care services in the UK, focusing on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to all its residents. With a strong emphasis on compassion and respect, Barchester operates numerous care homes and hospitals, providing support and care for the elderly and other individuals requiring assistance. Their workforce is at the core of their success, consisting of dedicated professionals committed to fostering a warm, supportive environment for residents and colleagues alike. As part of their sector-leading benefits and rewards package, Barchester encourages continuous professional development, offering free training, access to wellbeing support tools, and various retail discounts. The organisation also values employee recognition through rewards like the 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards', demonstrating their commitment to acknowledging hard work and dedication.
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
Wouldham
ME1 3TR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)