Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to supervise Care Assistants and support various clinical duties. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and possess specific knowledge of caring for the elderly. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package including free training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in areas like medication and care reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Compassion and warmth

Motivational skills

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.

Main duties of the job

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of high-quality care services to residents. The Senior Care Assistant role involves supervising and supporting a team of Care Assistants, as well as contributing to the clinical aspects of care delivery. You will need to have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific knowledge of caring for the elderly.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a large, well-established healthcare provider that operates over 200 care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, and investing in the development and training of their staff. The company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation within the care sector.

Job responsibilities

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.

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.