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.
Main duties of the job The Night Senior Carer role at Barchester involves overseeing and inspiring a team of Care Assistants to provide quality, person-centered care to residents. The position requires supervision and support in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The ideal candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester looks for individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care. Opportunities for career development through training are abundant, with many Senior Carer Assistants advancing into roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing. The role is rewarding with a competitive pay rate and a benefits package that includes training, development, and various retail discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care to elderly residents. Upholding a strong commitment to delivering person-centered care, Barchester homes create a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. Employees are expected to foster dignity and respect for residents while working collaboratively with the care team. To support career progression, Barchester offers sector-leading training and development opportunities, allowing staff to advance into various roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The organisation values compassion, warmth, and commitment, ensuring that employees are equipped to deliver care that meets the individual needs of each resident. With a comprehensive rewards package, Barchester appreciates and incentivizes the dedication of its team members.
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
Truro
TR1 3EB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)