Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

This position is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will cater to the varied needs of residents to provide quality, person-centred care and support. The role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants along with the Deputy General Manager. You may also support the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, and care plans. You must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You will have the opportunity for career advancement through ongoing training. This bank position provides coverage as needed, including during annual or sick leave, so the hours and shifts will vary, offering true flexibility.

Pay rate advertised includes bank enhancement

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, focusing on senior care with a person-centered approach. It operates numerous care homes across the UK, delivering quality care tailored to the individual needs of each resident. As part of their commitment to staff development, Barchester Healthcare provides ample training opportunities, enabling career advancement for employees in various roles within the organization. They emphasize the importance of a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment within their care homes, respecting the dignity and preferences of each resident. Barchester Healthcare seeks compassionate and committed professionals to join their team, ensuring the highest quality care that residents deserve.

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