Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Hopton-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a bank position, focusing on person-centred care for residents. The role involves supervising Care Assistants and supporting clinical care requirements. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a compassionate approach to care. Opportunities for career development and ongoing training are provided.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is required.
• Ability to supervise and inspire a team.
• Motivational and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Deliver person-centred care to residents.

Skills

Warm-hearted

Compassionate

Clinical care for the elderly

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. 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

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and independent hospitals nationwide. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents and patients, and take the growth and development of their employees seriously.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 PACKAGEAs 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, 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 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.