Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Senior Care Assistant, where you'll deliver exceptional, person-centred care to residents in a supportive environment. This role involves supervising a dedicated team and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure high-quality care. You'll have the opportunity for ongoing training and career advancement, paving the way for roles such as Care Practitioner or Regional Carer. If you're compassionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career in the healthcare sector.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care planning.

Skills

Elderly Clinical Care

Team Supervision

Medication Management

Care Planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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 specific areas, such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews.

Main duties of the job

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to giving each resident personalised care and support. You'll have opportunities for ongoing training and career development, with many progressing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. We are committed to providing person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment for our residents.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll meet the diverse needs of our residents to ensure quality, person-centred care. Your responsibilities include supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team in areas like medication management, assessments, care planning, and reviews. Throughout, you'll respect residents' dignity and preferences, fostering a warm, vibrant environment.

About you: You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. We seek warm-hearted, compassionate individuals dedicated to personalised resident support. We offer ongoing training and career progression opportunities, with many of our Senior Carers advancing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing.

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more! If you're motivated by supporting others and providing quality care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with 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, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.