Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll take on a critical role in looking after the various needs of our residents, enabling us to offer quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities will include supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team in tasks such as medication management, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. A strong emphasis will be placed on maintaining the dignity and preferences of our residents while creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Required qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with knowledge of elderly clinical care. Opportunities for career progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing are available through ongoing training. Barchester offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training, support tools, discounts, and rewards.

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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'

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services in the UK, offering a comprehensive range of residential, nursing, and dementia care. With a focus on improving lives through high-quality care, Barchester operates a variety of care home facilities that are committed to creating a welcoming and vibrant environment for their residents. They employ a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to person-centred care, ensuring that each resident's individual needs and preferences are respected and catered to. Within Barchester, there are numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement, supported by ongoing training and development programs. Barchester values compassionate and warm-hearted individuals who are dedicated to providing high standards of care, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about enriching the lives of the elderly. Their employee benefits package is extensive and designed to support the well-being of their staff.

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