Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

Overview

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, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, 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 as playing your own part in creating an environment that''s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of care staff with training, supervision and delegation on shift.Administer and order medications; review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.Uphold dignity and individual preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming, vibrant environment.

About You / Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care.Experience in a residential care setting with proven team leadership skills.Ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of residents.Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to delivering individualized care.Opportunities for ongoing training and career development; progression to Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or nursing pathways.

Rewards

In 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, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, Refer a Friend bonus, Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards, and ..... full job details .....