Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to supervise a care team and provide quality support to residents. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a compassionate approach to elderly care. You will also assist in clinical areas including medication management and care assessments. This position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits including free training and employee rewards.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Look after the different needs of residents.
• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Clinical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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 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 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 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.