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 de
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will manage and attend to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring we provide high-quality, individual-centered care and support. Key responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, conducting training sessions, overseeing staff supervision, and ensuring duty delegation during shifts. Additionally, you will handle the administration and procurement of medication, regularly update and review resident care plans alongside risk assessments, and collaborate closely with general practitioners, district nursing units, and family members of residents. A successful applicant will have an NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, relevant experience in residential care, effective team leadership skills, and the capacity to make sound decisions to benefit the wellbeing of our residents. Candidates who possess a warm-hearted, compassionate disposition and are motivated to provide personalized care and support to each resident are encouraged to apply.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs foremost care home providers, leading the field in quality care for the elderly. With a strong presence across the country, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous residential care homes and is dedicated to offering top-tier services to its residents. The organization prides itself on its resident-centered approach, ensuring that individual preferences and dignity are respected and maintained at all times. Employees at Barchester are offered continual professional development opportunities, engendering a culture of learning and progression. This ensures that the care provided is consistently of the highest standard and that staff feel supported and valued within their roles. Barchester fosters an enviable work environment characterized by warmth, welcome, and vibrancy, ultimately translating to a homely atmosphere for residents.
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.
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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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