Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will look after the various needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You are expected to maintain the dignity and preferences of the residents, creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You can expect to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, with prospects of advancing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester offers a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training and development, access to support tools, retail discounts, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK care provider with over 200 care homes and six independent hospitals across the country. The organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality care to its residents, encompassing a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, specialized dementia care, and more. Barchester Healthcare focuses on delivering person-centred care, ensuring that each resident's individual needs and preferences are met. The company invests in its staff by offering comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, encouraging career progression within the organization. With a mission to deliver the kind of care they would want for their own loved ones, Barchester Healthcare creates a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Their commitment to quality care is reflected in the extensive benefits and rewards package they offer to employees, underscoring their reputation as an employer that values its workforce.