Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, youll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You'll also support the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, and care plan reviews. Key responsibilities include respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To qualify, candidates must possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of clinical elderly care. Barchester provides opportunities for career development through ongoing training, allowing staff to progress to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing positions. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and free learning and development opportunities. As part of a bank staff arrangement, hours and days will vary based on the organisations needs, providing cover for sick leave or annual leave.

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 a prominent care provider in the UK, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care services to its residents. With numerous care homes across the country, Barchester focuses on creating warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The company prioritises the professional growth of its employees, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to ensure ongoing career progression. Staff are encouraged to build on their skills and have the chance to advance into higher roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. Barchester also emphasises the importance of work-life balance by providing flexible working options, making it a rewarding place for those who wish to contribute to quality healthcare. The healthcare provider is committed to delivering the type of care they would expect for their own loved ones, underlining the compassion and individual attention each resident receives.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care