Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and social care is seeking a Residential Senior Carer. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing care staff, administering medication, and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in a warm and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ Level 3 qualifications and have experience in residential settings. Join a team that values compassion and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Free training and development for all roles

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Unlimited referral bonuses

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Proven team leadership skills required.
• Ability to make informed decisions supporting residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train care staff while delegating duties.
• Administer and order medication, review care plans.
• Liaise with GPs and family members regarding resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Motivational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Residential 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.

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.