About the role
Salary: £16 an hour
ABOUT THE 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. 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 de
As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, the primary responsibility is to look after the varying needs of residents, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care and support. This position involves leading a team of care staff, including training, supervising, and delegating duties throughout shifts. Additionally, the role involves administering and ordering medication, as well as reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments. Effective communication is crucial, requiring engagement with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members of residents. The role demands a consistent respect for the dignity and preferences of residents and contributes to maintaining a vibrant and warm environment. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, coupled with experience in a residential care setting and proven team leadership skills. Warm-heartedness, compassion, and dedication to delivering individualised care are fundamental attributes for successful candidates, who will benefit from ongoing training opportunities, potentially advancing to roles such as Care Practitioners or Nursing pathways.
ABOUT THE ROLE