Job summary The role of a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, as well as supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.
You'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support to the residents, while respecting their dignity and preferences.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of Care Assistants, while also taking on specific clinical responsibilities such as medication management, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.
You'll be expected to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for the residents, always respecting their dignity and preferences.
The role requires excellent people management and clinical skills, as well as a compassionate and committed approach to providing individualized care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK.
They are committed to delivering person-centred care and support, and to creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant for their residents.
Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and development opportunities for their staff, including competitive pay, training, and career progression.
Job description 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 You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join Barchester Healthcare as a Senior Care Assistant.
You'll also need to demonstrate specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.