Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS Jobs; Seaford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider in Seaford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to supervise Care Assistants and support clinical tasks. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and possess knowledge in clinical care for the elderly. This bank position offers flexibility in hours and opportunities for career development through ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive pay

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.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate nature is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in areas like medication and assessments.
• Respect residents' dignity and preferences at all times.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

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.