Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the different needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. The role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents is paramount, and you'll contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. The position requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester is looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care and support to each resident. Career development opportunities are available through ongoing training, allowing for progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nurse.

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.

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Barchester Healthcare operates care homes, providing high-quality care to residents. They focus on delivering person-centred support, ensuring residents receive individualized care that respects their dignity and preferences. Barchester Healthcare values a warm and welcoming environment, striving to inspire and support their staff to offer the best care possible. The organization is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering training and opportunities for career advancement. Barchester encourages its staff to progress within the field, with many Senior Care Assistants advancing into positions like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester Healthcare offers a sector-leading benefits and rewards package to appreciate their employees' dedication, including free training, a range of retail discounts, employee rewards, and more. Their aim is to provide care of the quality that you would expect for your loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work.

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