Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summaryAs 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. You'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, and support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. You'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment. Main duties of the jobThe Senior Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants, as well as supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. You'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centred care to the residents, respecting their dignity and preferences, and contributing to a positive and vibrant environment. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes and hospitals, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to their residents and patients. Barchester is committed to investing in its staff, providing training and development opportunities, and offering a competitive rewards package.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 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' 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 Apply8765Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 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' 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 Apply8765Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join Barchester as a Senior Care Assistant. Additionally, you should have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join Barchester as a Senior Care Assistant. Additionally, you should have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareTewkesburyGL20 6HP Employer's website