Senior Night Care Assistant

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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Night 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. 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 Night 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 Night 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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for looking after the different needs of residents to enable delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents is paramount, while also playing a part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant. To succeed, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, with possibilities to progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions within the organisation.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care services. With numerous care homes across the UK, Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality care and support for elderly residents. The organisation is known for its person-centred approach and aims to create warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments for residents. Barchester offers opportunities for career development, providing its employees with access to ongoing training and professional growth. Employees are part of a supportive team dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents while upholding the dignity and preferences of each individual. Additionally, Barchester provides its staff with competitive pay rates and various sector-leading benefits, including access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme. Overall, Barchester Healthcare seeks compassionate and committed professionals to join its team and contribute to delivering the quality care they would expect for their loved ones.