Overview
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, youll 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 GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, youll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment thats warm, welcoming and vibrant.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift.
* Assist with administering and ordering of medication.
* Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
* Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.
* Uphold dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
* Previous experience in a residential care setting.
* Proven team leadership skills and ability to make appropriate decisions to support residents needs and wellbeing.
* Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to providing individualized care.
Development and Career Progression
Youll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so theres 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.
Benefits
In return for your dedication, youll 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
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