Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team at a care home. In this role, you will supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants while providing individualised care to residents. Your responsibilities will include supporting the clinical team in various areas, ensuring that each resident's dignity and preferences are respected. This position offers flexibility and numerous opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment. If you are warm-hearted and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is a rewarding opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Free Learning and Development Opportunities

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 the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Create a warm and vibrant environment for residents.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Leadership

Clinical Care Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

As a Bank 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

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
2. Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews.
3. Respect the dignity and preferences of residents.
4. Create a warm and vibrant environment for residents.

About You

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank 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

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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

• 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.