Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Boroughbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in Boroughbridge. This role involves supervising a team of Care Assistants and supporting clinical teams to provide person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, alongside specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Unlimited referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Ability to supervise and inspire a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Care Assistants.
• Ensure resident care is person-centred and high-quality.
• Contribute to care plans and clinical assessments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Clinical knowledge for elderly

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

This Senior Care Assistant role at a Barchester care home offers an opportunity to supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, while also supporting the clinical team in various areas. You will be responsible for ensuring the different needs of the residents are met, delivering quality, person-centred care and support, and creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants, as well as supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You will be expected to respect the dignity and preferences of the residents while contributing to the creation of a positive and engaging environment. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care and support to its residents, and it offers a competitive rewards package and ongoing training opportunities to its employees.

Job responsibilities

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 PACKAGEIn 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.