Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North East England seeks a Bank Residential Senior Carer to deliver quality, person-centred care. You will lead a team of care staff, administer medication, and liaise with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care and experience in a residential setting. This role offers flexibility with varied hours and a competitive benefits package including free 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

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Proven ability to lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to individualised care and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff and manage shift responsibilities.
• Administer medication and update care plans.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Compassionate and warm-hearted attitude

Ability to make appropriate decisions

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a BankResidential 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!

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.