Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for leading a team of care staff, training, supervising, and delegating duties on shift. You'll also support with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with healthcare professionals and family members. The role requires compassion, decision-making skills, and a commitment to delivering person-centred care to our residents.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have an 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. The role offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training and the chance to progress into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for their residents. The company offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for professional development.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
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