ABOUT THE ROLE
Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home: youill look after the different needs of residents to enable quality, person-centred care and support. You will lead a team of care staff, including training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. You will uphold dignity and preferences of residents and help create a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Carer. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting, with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of residents. We are looking for warm-hearted, compassionate people committed to giving each resident individualized care and support. 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 Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or nursing pathways.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift.
* Assist with administering and ordering medications.
* 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 environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
* NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
* Experience in a residential care setting.
* Proven team leadership skills and decision-making ability to support residents needs and wellbeing.
* Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to individualized care.
REWARDS PACKAGE
* Competitive pay and sector-leading benefits package.
* Free training and development for all roles.
* Wellbeing and support tools.
* Retail discounts and savings.
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
* Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.
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