Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

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

Job summary

A care home provider in Harrogate is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to supervise a dedicated team and support residents' clinical needs. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and is warm-hearted and compassionate. This role offers ongoing training and competitive pay with a benefits package including training development, wellbeing tools, and employee rewards.

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

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate personality.
• Commitment to individualised care and support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents.

Skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Clinical care for the elderly

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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 may 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 help create 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!