Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to support a busy care home in Crowborough. You will supervise a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and assist the clinical team with medication, assessments and care plans.

You will ensure residents receive personalised, dignified care in a warm and vibrant home environment. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, plus knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.
• Uphold dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming environment.

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. 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 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 Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• As well as competitive pay
• true flexibility
• 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.

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