Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ross-on-Wye is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to supervise a team and support clinical operations. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have experience in clinical care for the elderly. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package, including training opportunities and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical care for the elderly

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

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, while respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and play your part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. Your role includes supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

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 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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

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.