At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide compassionate, person-centred care for our residents.
- Company: Join Barchester, a leading care provider with a warm and vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £750 Golden Hello, competitive pay, free training, and wellness support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression into Care Practitioners or nursing pathways.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in residential care.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
A £750 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we’ll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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.
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.
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’
