Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Shirley CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to deliver quality, person-centred care in Shirley, England. You will supervise a team, support clinical staff, and ensure the dignity of residents. An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required, along with a compassionate approach. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free learning and development opportunities

Role flexibility

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly necessary.
• Experience in supervising a team of Care Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Look after the different needs of residents.
• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in care-related activities.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical care knowledge

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Bank

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, 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.

Additional information

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.