About this role
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'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.
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll attend to the various needs of our residents to help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. This position involves supervising and motivating a team of devoted Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Support for the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews is expected. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will maintain the dignity and preferences of our residents while contributing to a warm, welcoming, and lively environment. You should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. We're seeking individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support to each resident. You'll have opportunities for career growth through ongoing training, with potential progression to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. Known for delivering a high standard of care, Barchester operates a range of modern care homes across the country, offering services tailored to the needs of each resident. With a focus on nurturing and developing employees through comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities, Barchester ensures that staff are well-equipped to provide quality care. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive, compassionate, and motivating workplace where staff and residents alike can thrive. Barchester values the individual contribution of each team member, and it takes pride in creating environments that are warm, welcoming, and vibrant, mirroring the level of care it aims to provide for loved ones.
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.
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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
Exmouth
EX8 4AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)