Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 as 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 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 oppor

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for looking after the various needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Additionally, the role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. You are also expected to support the clinical team in particular areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. A Senior Care Assistant is expected to always respect the dignity and preferences of the residents while helping to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organisation providing high-quality care support through its various care homes. The organisation is committed to delivering quality, person-centred care to its residents. Barchester focuses on creating an environment that is warm, welcoming and vibrant for its residents, ensuring their dignity and preferences are respected. In return for their staff's dedication, Barchester offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. They provide opportunities for career progression with many Senior Carer Assistants advancing to higher roles.