Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
- NHS
- Part Time
- Eastbourne
- 15.69 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
£750 Golden Hello upon joining us as a Senior Care Assistant. 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 te
Main duties of the job
Joining Barchester Healthcare as a Senior Carer - Residential Care Home in Eastbourne offers an attractive salary of £15.69 per hour, along with a £750 Golden Hello. This role involves delivering quality, person-centred care by supervising a team of care staff, which includes conducting trainings and delegating duties. Responsibilities also include administering and ordering medication, updating care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals and families. Key traits required are compassion, warmth, and dedication to individual resident care. Barchester Healthcare not only offers free training and development but a range of benefits like retail discounts and employee rewards. Career progression is supported with pathways towards more advanced roles. A DBS check is required, but professional registration is not necessary.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading independent care provider with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Specializing in residential settings, Barchester Healthcare ensures that each resident receives compassionate and individualized treatment while respecting their dignity and personal preferences. Employees at Barchester are supported with ongoing training opportunities, allowing them to advance their careers within the organization. The company values a warm and welcoming environment that is both vibrant and engaging. Additionally, Barchester provides sector-leading benefits, professional development opportunities, and encourages a community culture that rewards dedication and long-term service. Known for its hospitality, the company often offers generous incentives like the 'Golden Hello'
Job responsibilities
£750 Golden Hello upon joining us as a Senior Care Assistant.
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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
Eastbourne
BN23 6JF
United Kingdom
