Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Care Assistant to deliver quality care and support to residents. The ideal candidate will supervise a team of Care Assistants and support clinical tasks. This role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a compassionate approach to care. The position offers competitive pay along with extensive training and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical care for the elderly.
• Warm-hearted and dedicated.
• Ability to inspire and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Supervision

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

To join us as a Senior Care Assistant, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. 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!