At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide quality care for residents during the night.
- Company: Barchester, a leading provider in residential care with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free training, holiday discounts, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team committed to empowering staff and residents alike.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Senior-level care experience and a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
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
Barchester Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a Regional Clinical Lead & Deputy Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives across various care homes in the region. With a commitment to high-quality care and regulatory compliance, Barchester fosters a rewarding career path for those passionate about healthcare.
