Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to provide quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment. In this role, you will lead a team of Care Assistants, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care tailored to their individual needs. With opportunities for career advancement through ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a team dedicated to creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere for residents, where your skills and dedication will be truly valued.

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.
• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.

Skills

Clinical care for the elderly

Supervision and leadership

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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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 areas 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 and play your part in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

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 also require specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care and support. You'll have opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with many Senior Care Assistants progressing into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate 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 with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care