ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Night Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support throughout the evening and night. You will be responsible for leading a team of Care Assistants and Senior Carers, 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.
The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.
ABOUT YOU
You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development
A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your leadership 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.
Care Home Community Lead - Nights in Chippenham employer: Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in a vibrant community, our care home offers unique advantages such as flexible working hours, competitive bonuses, and a generous referral scheme, making it a rewarding place to build your career in healthcare administration.
Contact Details:
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited Recruitment Team
