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 opportu

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the different needs of the residents to ensure quality, person-centred care and support is delivered. This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team with tasks such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As part of the team, you will always respect the dignity and preferences of residents. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly individuals. Barchester is seeking compassionate and warm-hearted people committed to providing individualised care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an organization dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care to its residents. As a Senior Care Assistant at one of Barchester's care homes, you will play an integral role in maintaining a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment while adhering to the ethical and professional standards set by the organization. Barchester is committed to career development, offering ongoing training opportunities for its team members. Employees are encouraged to progress in their careers, with many advancing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Benefits for employees include sector-leading rewards that make Barchester a rewarding place to work.