Senior Care - Residential - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Bank Residential Senior Carer. In this role, you will lead a team of care staff, support resident care, and ensure quality, person-centred support. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, along with experience in a residential setting. This position offers excellent training opportunities and a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting is required.
• Ability to support the needs and wellbeing of Residents.
• Commitment to providing individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, conducting training and supervision.
• Administer and order medication and update care plans.
• Liaise with GP’s, nursing teams, and family members.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Compassionate approach

Decision-making ability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a BankResidential Senior Carer 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 will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP’s, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.

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.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
•Free training and development for all roles
•Access to wellbeing and support tools
•A range of retail discounts and savings
•Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
•‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

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.