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, you'll be responsible for looking after the various needs of residents and ensuring quality, person-centred care and support. This involves supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You may also support the clinical team in specific areas, such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. The role requires specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester looks for compassionate, warm-hearted individuals committed to providing personalized care and support. Employees have the opportunity for career development through ongoing training, potentially advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts and savings, a referral bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality residential care to elders in various settings, including care homes and health facilities. With a focus on delivering person-centred care, Barchester ensures that residents receive professional, individualized attention catering to their specific health and emotional needs. The organization operates with a vision to create warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments for both residents and staff. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills through continuous training and professional growth opportunities, enabling them to progress within the organization's numerous roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing positions. Barchester values dedication and initiative in its staff, recognizing their efforts through competitive pay, and offering a diverse package of benefits and rewards. Staff wellbeing is prioritized, providing access to support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and acknowledgment through awards like Employee of the Month and Long Service recognition.
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
Falmouth
TR11 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)