Night Senior Carer

Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Night 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. 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 YOU You 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'

Main duties of the job

As a Night Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you will look after the various needs of residents in a care home environment. The job involves supervising a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews while ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester is seeking warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing individualised care and support to residents. Employees will have opportunities for career development through ongoing training, potentially advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and includes benefits like free training and development, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and rewards such as Employee of the Month.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider of care and support for the elderly, offering a range of services to enrich the lives of residents in their care homes. As a Night Senior Carer, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering quality, person-centred care in a welcoming and vibrant environment. Barchester Healthcare strives to respect the dignity and preferences of residents while enabling staff to develop in their careers through various training and development opportunities. This forward-thinking organisation acknowledges the hard work and dedication of its employees through competitive compensation and sector-leading benefits, including opportunities for career progression to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or into nursing fields. With a commitment to wellbeing and professional growth, Barchester Healthcare is a rewarding place for those looking to make a difference in the lives of elderly individuals through compassionate and individualized care.