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.
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care and support is delivered. The role requires you to supervise and motivate a team of dedicated Care Assistants while working alongside the Deputy General Manager. In addition, you will support the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, care plans, and reviews. Respecting residents' dignity and preferences is crucial as you contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To qualify for the role, having an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is necessary, along with specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. The ideal applicant should be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing personalised care. Career development through ongoing training opportunities is available, offering potential progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The role includes a competitive salary and a sector-leading benefits package, featuring free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referrals bonuses, and rewards for outstanding achievements and long service.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of care homes services dedicated to offering exceptional person-centred care and support. The organisation prides itself on creating environments that are warm, welcoming, and vibrant, ensuring the utmost dignity and respect for all residents. Barchester Healthcare fosters a supportive and motivating work setting where team members can thrive and pursue their career aspirations. The organisation encourages professional growth, offering extensive training opportunities for all roles within the company. Employees have access to a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which emphasizes the company's commitment to valuing and acknowledging its dedicated staff. Barchester Healthcare operates on principles of compassion and warmth, ensuring that all residents receive individualised attention and care, as they would expect for their loved ones. Through their unyielding dedication to quality services, Barchester Healthcare is a rewarding place to work and develop a meaningful foreseen career path.
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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
Fareham
PO15 5FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)