Senior Care Lead: Inspire Teams & Elevate Elder Care

Barchester Healthcare; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team of Care Assistants and work alongside the Deputy General Manager to deliver personalised, high-quality care for residents in our care home. You will support clinical tasks such as medication administration, assessments, and care planning, while ensuring each resident's dignity and preferences are respected.

We look for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who can mentor others and drive continuous improvement in resident

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to personalised resident care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.
• Uphold residents' dignity and preferences and contribute to a warm, welcoming, vibrant environment.

Skills

Empathy

Team supervision

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team of Care Assistants and work alongside the Deputy General Manager to deliver personalised, high-quality care for residents in our care home. You will support clinical tasks such as medication administration, assessments, and care planning, while ensuring each resident's dignity and preferences are respected.

We look for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who can mentor others and drive continuous improvement in resident