Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Job Summary

This position is for a Senior Carer in a residential care home operated by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], located in Bracknell. The role is a temporary bank position, meaning it provides cover as and when needed for situations such as annual leave or sick leave. The position involves leading a team of care staff to ensure the delivery of quality, person-centered care to residents. The successful candidate will need to possess NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Additionally, experience in a residential care setting and proven team leadership skills are necessary. The role is rewarding and offers a competitive salary with additional sector-leading benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest care providers in the UK, renowned for its focus on delivering the highest quality care and person-centered services to its residents, while maintaining a vibrant and welcoming community atmosphere. They offer a variety of care services, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The organisation is committed to providing its staff with requisite training and growth opportunities, supporting progression into higher roles such as Care Practitioners or Care Community Leads, and even nursing pathways. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values dedication and offers competitive rates of pay alongside a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring exceptional service and care for their residents.

Job Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 YOU

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.

REWARDS PACKAGE

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

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (Essential)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Contact Details

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