Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Wouldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to supervise and inspire the Care Assistant team at their care home. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care along with a specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. In return, the role offers a competitive salary and unique benefits, including training and development opportunities. Join us to make a significant difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Warm-hearted and committed to individualised care.
• Supervisory experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication and care plans.
• Respect the dignity of residents and enhance their wellbeing.

Skills

Compassion

Motivational skills

Team leadership

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 while playing your own part in creating an environment that is 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 Care 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.