Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to provide quality, person-centred care in a vibrant environment. This role involves supervising a dedicated team of Care Assistants and supporting clinical tasks, ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are respected. With a commitment to employee growth, the organization offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements, alongside ongoing training opportunities. If you're warm-hearted and passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly, this is a rewarding opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Free Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

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 the clinical team with medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Supervisory Skills

Clinical Care Knowledge

Communication Skills

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 various areas. You'll respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Main Duties of the Job

Your role as a Bank Senior Care Assistant will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, as well as supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You'll be responsible for delivering quality, person-centred care and support to our residents, always respecting their dignity and preferences. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities.

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. The company is committed to the growth and development of its employees, offering competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

Job Responsibilities

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 while playing your part in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

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 Care 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.

This is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, so 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 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.