Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

The position of a Bank Residential Senior Carer at Barchester care home involves looking after residents' diverse needs to provide quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff through training, supervision, and delegation. Additionally, the role requires overseeing medication administration and ordering, updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with external healthcare professionals and family members. Suitable candidates require an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, experience in residential care, and proven leadership skills. This role demands a compassionate and warm-hearted individual committed to individualized care. As a Bank position, the work schedule varies, providing coverage when needed. Rewards include competitive pay, training and development opportunities, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month rewards, among others.

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer 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 will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.

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.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In 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 across the UK, providing a range of health and social care services. The company aims to deliver high-quality care by focusing on the needs and preferences of residents. It employs a person-centred approach and places a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Barchester offers various career development opportunities and comprehensive training for staff, encouraging professional growth across different career paths within the health and social care sectors. Employee wellbeing and recognition are prioritized, with several benefits and rewards systems in place to celebrate individual and team achievements.

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