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. About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and retirement villages, providing residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care for older people. Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, and they invest heavily in the training and development of their staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care. Person Specification
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. 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.
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