Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Ashington is seeking a compassionate Residential Senior Carer to lead a team and deliver person-centered care. Responsibilities include training staff, managing medication, and updating care plans. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have leadership experience. This role offers a competitive pay package along with extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

A range of retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referrals with a bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting is required.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to support resident wellbeing.
• Motivational and people skills to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training and delegating duties.
• Assist with administering and ordering medications.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, nursing teams, and family members.
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you9ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centered 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 GPbs, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you9ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that9s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift.
• Assist with administering and ordering medications.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.
• Uphold the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

About You

The successful candidate will have an 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. We9re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You9ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there9s 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.

Rewards Package

• In return for your dedication, you9ll 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 FriendB bonus scheme
• Employee of the MonthB rewards and Long Service AwardsB

And so much more!

If you9d like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you9d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.