Job summary This is a Senior Care Assistant role at a Barchester Healthcare care home in Ferndown.
The role involves supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team, and providing high-quality, person-centered care to the residents.
The role offers a competitive salary, a £500 Golden Hello, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant, 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.
You'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and play a role in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK.
With over 200 care homes and 12 independent hospitals, Barchester is committed to delivering the best possible care and support to its residents and patients.
The organization values its staff, providing opportunities for ongoing training and development, as well as a range of benefits and rewards.
Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: A £500 Golden Hello* 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 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.