Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to elderly residents in a care home setting. You will be responsible for supervising and leading a team of Care Assistants, ensuring that residents receive personalized care that respects their dignity and preferences. Additionally, you will assist the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, care planning, and care reviews. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care in the UK, operating over 200 care homes across the country. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support to their residents, and it places a strong emphasis on the professional development of its staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
£500 Golden Hello is one of the ways we will reward you when you join Barchester in this 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.
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'
Mileage incentive*
£500 Golden Hello*
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.
*Terms and Conditions Apply
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. 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.