Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you'll be responsible for delivering quality, person-centred care and support to residents in our care homes. This involves leading a team of care staff, training and supervising team members, and delegating duties during shifts. You will administer and order medication, review and update care plans, and liaise with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' family members. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess previous experience in a similar setting. Strong leadership skills and the ability to make decisions are essential, along with a warm-hearted and compassionate approach. The role offers ongoing training opportunities for career development. Benefits include a competitive rate of pay, free training and development, retail discounts, and rewards for exceptional performance.

As a 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.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care in a welcoming, supportive environment. As a leader in the industry, Barchester operates care homes offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The organisation values its staff and is dedicated to nurturing their professional development and well-being. Barchester prides itself on delivering person-centred care, respecting residents' dignity and individual needs. With a reputation for excellence, Barchester fosters a vibrant community where employees can thrive and make a positive difference in residents' lives, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.

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