About this role
Job summary A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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.
Main duties of the job As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for addressing diverse resident needs to provide quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include leading care staff, conducting training, supervision, and task delegation during shifts. You'll manage medication administration, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families. Respecting resident dignity and preferences, you'll contribute to a welcoming, vibrant environment. Candidates require NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in residential care with demonstrated leadership skills. The role offers career development opportunities, potentially advancing to Care Practitioners, Community Leads, or nursing roles.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care homes. They focus on person-centred care, ensuring the dignity and preferences of each resident are respected. Barchester provides a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. As part of their commitment to quality care, they offer ongoing training and development opportunities for employees, helping them achieve their full potential and progress within the company. Barchester's benefits package includes competitive pay, training, and various rewards, fostering a supportive workplace that values dedication and compassion in delivering top-notch care services.
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A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.
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
Odiham
RG29 1GJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)