Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; New Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in New Forest, UK. Responsibilities include supervising a team, providing clinical support, and ensuring quality care for residents. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have a compassionate approach. A £750 Golden Hello and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

£750 Golden Hello

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans.
• Deliver quality, person-centred care to residents.

Skills

Clinical care for the elderly

Motivational skills

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

This role as a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews, and always respecting the dignity and preferences of the residents to create a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, 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. 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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. With over 200 care homes across England, Scotland and Wales, Barchester is committed to delivering person-centred care and support to every resident.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE-

A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• A £750 Golden Hello*
• 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.

0854

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.