Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank
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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank
This is a Bank Residential Senior Carer role at a Barchester care home, where you will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with healthcare professionals. You will be required to have previous experience in a residential care setting, proven team leadership skills, and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents.
Job summary
This is a Bank Residential Senior Carer role at a Barchester care home, where you will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with healthcare professionals. You will be required to have previous experience in a residential care setting, proven team leadership skills, and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank 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.
About us
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a leading provider of care homes and retirement villages in the UK, offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our residents. With a strong focus on person-centered care, Barchester is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for our residents.
Job description
As a Bank 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.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational 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.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant.
Employer contact details
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