Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chippenham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver quality, person-centred care. This role involves supervising a dedicated team and supporting clinical teams. Candidates need an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a compassionate attitude towards resident care. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a £500 Golden Hello and free learning opportunities.

Benefits

£500 Golden Hello

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly essential.
• Committed and warm-hearted approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality care.
• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support clinical teams in medication and assessments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we’ll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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 opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Care Assistant progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

• A £500 Golden Hello
• Free learning and development
• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

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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