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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS

Job Description

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

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents. Responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, and care plans. The role requires respecting the dignity and preferences of residents while creating a welcoming and vibrant environment. Candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The position offers career development opportunities, with many Senior Care Assistants progressing to higher roles.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-respected organisation known for providing high standards of care in their care homes. They are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care, ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are upheld. Barchester aims to create a warm and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. They offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to their employees, allowing them to progress in their careers. Barchester values their staff and acknowledges dedication through their sector-leading benefits and rewards package. They encourage an inclusive, caring atmosphere where motivational and people skills are highly valued.

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.

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

Grovesend

SA4 4JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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