Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester care home in Ashington, you'll be involved in delivering quality, person-centred care and support. Your role includes leading a team of care staff, providing training, supervising, and delegating duties. You will handle medication management, along with updating care plans and risk assessments. Effective communication with healthcare professionals and family members is key. A successful candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have prior experience in a residential care setting, with demonstrated leadership skills. This opportunity offers various training programs for career advancement within care practice pathways. Rewards include competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, along with recognition programs like 'Employee of the Month' and free on-going training and development. Join us if you're warm-hearted, compassionate, and eager to contribute to a supportive and welcoming environment for our residents.

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 a prominent UK-based healthcare provider, offering a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and assisted living. With a commitment to providing the highest quality care for residents, Barchester focuses on person-centered support, fostering environments that are warm, welcoming, and vibrant. It employs skilled and compassionate staff to ensure residents healthcare, social, and emotional needs are met with respect and dignity. Barchester emphasizes professional growth, offering staff continuous training to develop their careers and deliver outstanding care. As an organization, Barchester is known for its collaborative approach, working closely with healthcare professionals, residents, and families to ensure the best care outcomes for those they serve. Their reward package includes competitive pay and various employee benefits, underscoring their dedication to nurturing and support their workforce.

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