Senior Care Assistant – Care Home – Bank Job at Full Time

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is bank 0hrs contract. 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

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for looking after the various needs of our residents to help us deliver quality, person-centred care and support. The role will require you to supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants, working closely with the Deputy General Manager. Additionally, you are expected to assist the clinical team in certain areas like medication management, assessments, care planning, or care reviews. The position demands you to uphold the dignity and preferences of our residents while fostering a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Flexibility in hours and days is needed, as this is a bank position designed to cover for times when additional staff is required, such as during annual leave or sick leave. The role offers the opportunity for career advancement through ongoing training programs. Successful candidates often progress into more senior roles within the organisation. Commitment to individualized care is essential.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, specializing in delivering exceptional care and support to residents in numerous care homes and hospitals. Their services extend across various areas, including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and more to ensure holistic well-being. Focused on creating an environment of warmth, safety, and inclusivity, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on its experienced and compassionate staff dedicated to providing personalized treatments and support to meet the specific needs of each resident. Their resident-centric approach guarantees dignity and respect while encouraging a fulfilling lifestyle. Barchester Healthcare is committed to continuous growth and development, both for their facilities and their employees. Staff benefit from a range of professional development opportunities, enabling career progression in an encouraging and supportive setting. Furthermore, Barchester aims to foster a vibrant community for both residents and staff member.