Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care. This position offers a unique opportunity to supervise a dedicated team, support clinical efforts, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. With a commitment to compassion and personalized care, you will help create a warm and welcoming environment. The role also provides excellent career progression opportunities, allowing you to grow within the organization while receiving ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Referral bonuses

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 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support clinical team in medication and care plans.

Skills

People Management

Compassionate Care

Clinical Care Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

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 areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews.

Main duties of the job

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 warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who are committed to providing personalized care and support to each resident. You'll have opportunities to develop your career through ongoing training.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes with a dedicated team of over 17,000 staff committed to delivering excellent care to residents.

Job responsibilities

About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll care for residents' diverse needs, supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants, and support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. Respecting residents' dignity and preferences, you'll contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About You: You should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We seek warm-hearted, compassionate individuals dedicated to delivering personalized care. There are excellent opportunities for career progression, with many Senior Care Assistants advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary along with our sector-leading benefits, including:

• Free training and development
• Wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Referral bonuses through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And much more!

If you're motivated and skilled in people management, and want to work in an organization that provides the quality care your loved ones deserve, this is a rewarding place to be.

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. A criminal background check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).