Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
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, compassion
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester, you'll be leading a team to deliver person-centred care and support. This involves training staff, managing medication, and engaging with healthcare professionals and family members for comprehensive care planning. The role demands respectful, compassionate, and warm-hearted individuals committed to personalized care. Key responsibilities include ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are prioritized, and contributing to a welcoming and vibrant care environment. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with leadership skills and decision-making capabilities in a residential care setting. Opportunities for career progression are available, with training to advance to roles such as Care Practitioners or nursing pathways.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in its residential homes. Their dedicated team is focused on respecting the dignity and preferences of residents while fostering an environment that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Barchester offers numerous career development opportunities, encouraging their team members to advance into roles like Care Practitioners or Care Community Leads. They value dedication and reward it with competitive pay and a benefits package that includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, as well as a variety of retail discounts and incentives. Barchester's ethos is centered around caring for each resident as they would for their own loved ones, reflecting their commitment to quality care and employee satisfaction.
Job responsibilities
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.
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
Bromley
BR2 7BX
United Kingdom
