Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank
Job Description
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Southport, you'll fulfill a casual, part-time role with flexible working hours. Your primary duty is to cater to the different needs of residents in the care home, ensuring quality, person-centred care. You'll supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager, and support the clinical team in areas such as medication management and care reviews. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess a thorough understanding of elderly clinical care. The role requires candidates who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and dedicated to offering individualized care and support to residents. Opportunities for career development and training are available, and Senior Care Assistants frequently advance into roles such as Care Practitioner or even nursing positions. The position is designed to provide cover as needed, making work schedules variable.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care providers. They are committed to delivering high-quality care to their residents and take pride in offering rewarding roles with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of their employees. As a reputable organisation within the healthcare sector, Barchester Healthcare ensures that employees have access to continuous learning and development opportunities to grow their careers. The company values the dedication and compassion of its staff members, encouraging them to contribute to an environment that respects the dignity and preferences of residents. With diverse career pathways ranging from Care Assistant roles to nursing, Barchester Healthcare offers a supportive platform for professional growth.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
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.
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
Southport
PR9 8BL
United Kingdom
