Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Copthorne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Senior Carer for a residential care home in Copthorne. You will lead a care team, supervise shifts, and support with medication administration while ensuring dignity and personalised care for residents.

We require NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma, prior residential care experience, and a compassionate approach. Roles are on a bank basis with varying hours and shifts; full training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Previous residential care experience with proven team leadership skills.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to individualized resident care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff on shift.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident families.
• Provide warm, person-centred care and support.

Skills

Team leadership

Resident care

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Company:

Location:

Copthorne , RH10

Country:

United Kingdom

Job Type:

Bank

Up to £18.49 per hour

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank 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.

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!

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