Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant to join their Bank team. This role involves supervising Care Assistants and supporting clinical activities, while ensuring personalized, compassionate care in a warm environment. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is necessary.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate individuals needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Ensure respect for residents' dignity and preferences.

Skills

Compassion

Team Leadership

Communication

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. You'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, support the clinical team, and 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 specific areas, 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 and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support. We focus on the growth and development of our employees, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help them reach their full potential.

Job responsibilities

About the role: As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you'll care for our residents' diverse needs, supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You'll support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. Respecting residents' dignity and preferences is paramount, and you'll help foster a warm, vibrant environment.

About you: You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We seek warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalized care. There are ample opportunities for career development, with many progressing into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing.

Rewards package: We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and numerous learning and development opportunities. We prioritize the growth of our staff and support your career aspirations.

Note: As this is a Bank position, hours and days vary, covering shifts for leave or sick leave.

If you enjoy motivating and supporting people in a caring environment, this role offers meaningful rewards.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.