Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant 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.

Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

Like everyone here, as a 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

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. 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 Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

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. 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.

Main duties of the job As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will look after the diverse needs of residents to facilitate quality, person-centred care and support.

Your responsibilities include supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. The role demands respecting resident dignity and preferences to maintain a welcoming and vibrant environment.

You should possess an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role offers substantial opportunities for career development to become Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or enter into nursing.

Barchester Healthcare values growth and learning, facilitating numerous free development opportunities for staff. This position provides cover as needed for absences like annual leave or sickness, offering flexibility and competitive pay.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to offering high-quality care. At Barchester, employees are supported with numerous learning and development opportunities, encouraging career progression and personal growth.

The organisation values those who join their team, offering them a chance to work in a supportive and motivational environment. Employees such as Senior Care Assistants play a pivotal role in ensuring that residents receive person-centred care with high standards.

Barchester is committed to creating an environment that is warm and welcoming, catering to individual needs and preferences. The organisation is keen on fostering an atmosphere where compassion and professionalism thrive, always prioritising the well-being and dignity of its residents.

With opportunities to transition into roles such as Care Practitioner and Regional Carer, Barchester remains committed to the professional advancement of its staff, aligning with its goal of delivering exceptional care services.

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ABOUT

THE ROLE

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant 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.

Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

Like everyone here, as a 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

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. 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 Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

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. 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.

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Qualifications

Essential NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.