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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 5AL, England

Salary

£19,000 - £22,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home involves providing quality, person-centred care to residents while supervising a team of Care Assistants.
  • Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
  • The role offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with potential progression into roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing.
  • The salary is competitive, complemented by a sector-leading benefits package that includes free training, retail discounts, and employee recognition awards.
  • Ideal candidates are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to delivering individualized care and support to residents.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 YOUYou should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a 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. 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 Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.

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