Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 Bank 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.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. The role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can expect to support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Respect for the dignity and preferences of residents is essential, as is creating an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The position offers flexibility and free learning and development opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. They offer flexible working environments in their care homes, embodying a commitment to high standards of care. Barchester places a strong emphasis on delivering person-centred care that respects the dignity and individuality of patients. They provide comprehensive support to staff, enabling them to develop their skills through ongoing training opportunities. Many employees progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing positions. As a company, Barchester is dedicated to creating a warm and vibrant environment that is welcoming to residents and staff alike. Their focus on quality care ensures it's a rewarding place to work.