Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

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

Job summary

A care home provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant to oversee and inspire a team, support clinical operations, and provide individualised care to elderly residents. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have strong skills in clinical care and team leadership. This rewarding role offers competitive pay and substantial benefits, including free training and various discounts.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Experience in leading a team of Care Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication, assessments, and care plans.
• Ensure care is delivered with respect for residents' dignity.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Leadership and supervisory skills

Compassion and empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant at Oulton Park 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, while respecting the dignity and preferences of residents.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Ensure care is delivered with warmth, compassion and respect for residents\' dignity and preferences. Foster a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and specialist care services across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Senior Care Assistant at Oulton Park 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. You\'ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to 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: 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 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

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.