Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd seeks a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) in Lichfield who will be responsible for the care and support of residents while supervising a dedicated team of Care Assistants. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and a strong background in clinical care for the elderly.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive comprehensive training, access to wellbeing tools, and various rewards such as retail discounts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate with a commitment to individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in various areas.
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Clinical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) 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.

Shift Pattern

8pm-8am and alternate weekend working required.

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 Care 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.