Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Integrated Care System; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant for a bank role in a vibrant care home environment. The position requires supervising Care Assistants, and providing high-quality, person-centred care while respecting residents' preferences. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have a passion for elderly care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Numerous free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Motivated and skilled in people management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

People Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 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. You'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, and support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You'll respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Main duties of the job

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 specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and retirement villages across the country. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents, focusing on creating a warm and vibrant environment.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you'll care for the diverse needs of our residents to enable quality, person-centred support. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting residents' dignity and preferences is paramount, and you'll help foster a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

ABOUT YOU: You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We seek warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care. There are ample opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with potential progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE: We offer competitive pay, flexible working hours, and numerous free learning and development opportunities. As a leading UK healthcare provider, we value and support the growth of our staff.

Note: This is a Bank position providing cover as needed (e.g., for leave or sick days). Hours and days will vary.

If you are motivated and skilled in people management, and wish to provide high-quality care, this role offers rewarding opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.