Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Pontarddulais; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long service awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in a full-time night role at a Welsh care home. You will lead a caring team, support a clinical presence and deliver individualised care to residents. The role emphasises dignity, respect, and a warm, welcoming environment.

You will work 36 hours per week on night shifts and be part of ongoing training, with clear progression paths into higher care roles as you develop your career with us.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in elderly clinical care and care planning.
• Willingness to develop through ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.
• Deliver warm, person-centred care while respecting dignity and residents' preferences.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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.

This is a full time 36hrs Nights role

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!