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Night Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne, PE10 9UQ £14 a year Permanent Posted 13 August 2026 Apply by 12 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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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.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you'll oversee the needs of our residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care. This role involves leading a team of Care Assistants and working under the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting clinical team areas, such as medication and assessments. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care with a strong understanding of elderly clinical care. The role is suited for those who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care. Barchester encourages career progression through continuous training opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider offering quality care services in a friendly and welcoming environment. They are known for their commitment to person-centred care and provide tailored support to meet individual needs. With a vast network of care homes, Barchester is dedicated to delivering the best elderly care with residential and nursing services. The company values continuous development, offering extensive training and career progression opportunities for its employees. Barchester is also recognized for its competitive pay and comprehensive rewards package, making it an attractive place to work for those in the healthcare field.

Details

Date posted

13 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1536798761

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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'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 roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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