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As 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. You'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, and support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. You'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents, and play your part in creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment. Main duties of the jobYour role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. About usBarchester Healthcare is a provider of care homes and specialist care services in the UK, including nursing homes, residential care, dementia care, and care for younger adults. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care tailored to residents' needs. Job responsibilitiesAbout the role:As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll care for our residents' diverse needs to ensure quality, person-centred support. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team alongside the Deputy General Manager, and supporting clinical areas like medication, assessments, and care reviews. Respect for residents' dignity and preferences, and fostering a warm, welcoming environment are key. About you:You should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. We're seeking warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to personalized resident care. There are opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. Rewards package:We offer a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and Long Service Awards. If you're motivated to use your people skills in an organization committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity. Person SpecificationQualificationsNVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific elderly clinical care knowledge. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to disclose any criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr