Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to provide top-notch, person-centred care in a vibrant environment. In this rewarding role, you'll supervise and inspire a dedicated team while supporting the clinical staff in delivering quality care. You'll have the chance to develop your career through ongoing training and flexible work arrangements. This position is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of the elderly, ensuring their dignity and preferences are always respected. Join a leading organization that values your growth and offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training 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 clinical team with medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Leadership

Clinical Care Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Date Posted: 26 March 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £12.91 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working Pattern: Flexible working

Reference Number: 1268651847

Job Locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wisbech, PE14 8JB

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 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 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.

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 Essential

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer Name: Barchester Healthcare

Address: Wisbech, PE14 8JB

Employer's Website: https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)