Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Allbrook; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a Senior Care Assistant to oversee Care Assistants and support the clinical team in providing quality care. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care and a passion for compassionate care. This role offers opportunities for career progression through ongoing training and development, along with a comprehensive rewards package including various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• You must have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is required.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Respect residents' dignity while providing individualised care.

Skills

Clinical care for the elderly

Motivational skills

Team supervision

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role

As 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 Package

• 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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