Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will supervise dedicated Care Assistants and support the clinical team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are respected while fostering a warm and welcoming environment. This position offers flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding career choice for those committed to enhancing the lives of others. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical care knowledge for the elderly

Supervisory skills

Compassionate care

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. 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 always 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 a specific area, 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 while playing your part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant.

About Us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and providing high-quality care and support to thousands of people every day. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees, offering competitive pay and benefits, as well as ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

About the Role: As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, 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.

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 warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities.

Rewards Package: In addition to 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.

Note: As this is a Bank position to provide cover as needed, 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

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.