Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for meeting the diverse needs of residents and maintaining high standards of person-centred care. Your duties will include leading a team of care staff, providing training and supervision, ordering and administering medication, and maintaining up-to-date care plans and risk assessments. Effective communication with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members is crucial. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with leadership experience in a care setting. A warm, compassionate nature and the commitment to individualised care are essential.

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.

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Barchester Healthcare is a well-recognized provider of care homes across the UK, known for delivering high-quality residential and nursing care to the elderly and those with physical and mental disabilities. With a focus on creating warm and welcoming environments, Barchester Healthcare strives to provide person-centred care and support tailored to the unique needs of their residents. The organization offers various development opportunities for staff, encouraging career progression. Barchester HealthCare values dedication and compassion and aims to employ individuals committed to providing outstanding care that meets and exceeds patient expectations.

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