Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in Rayleigh. In this role, you will supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants to ensure high-quality, individualised care for residents. You will also assist the clinical team in areas such as medication and care plans.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have a compassionate approach to care. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Ability to supervise and inspire a dedicated team.
• Warm-hearted and committed to individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, person-centred care and support.
• Supervise a team of dedicated Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with care plans and medication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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!

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.