Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a care home. The role involves supervising Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have a commitment to compassionate care. Opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly required.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Look after different needs of residents to deliver person-centred care.
• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in specific areas such as medication and assessments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Supervision

Clinical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare provider that operates over 200 care homes and 8 independent hospitals across the UK. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents and patients.