Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester Healthcare
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Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 200 care homes and a team of over 17,000 colleagues, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to the people we care for.
Date posted
24 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.44 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1160849965
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Croydon
CR0 5PH
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Croydon
CR0 5PH