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
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for addressing the needs of residents to ensure quality, individualized care and support. The role involves supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants, in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities also include assisting the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, and care plan reviews. It is vital to uphold the dignity and choices of our residents, while contributing to a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Qualifications required include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific expertise in elderly care. Barchester seeks compassionate, warm-hearted individuals dedicated to offering personalized care for each resident. Career development is strongly supported with numerous training opportunities available. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package, including training, wellness tools, retail discounts, and more. This position provides a fantastic opportunity to employ your motivational and interpersonal skills in an esteemed care organization.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of person-centered care services, offering a wide range of support to various communities. With a strong commitment to quality, Barchester aims to deliver exceptional care services that meet the individual needs and preferences of all residents. As part of its approach, the organization fosters a warm, congenial, and vibrant environment, ensuring that every resident feels welcomed and valued. Barchester supports staff development through ongoing training opportunities, which allow employees to advance in their careers, ranging from Senior Carer Assistants to regional or practitioner roles. The organization offers a competitive salary alongside a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which includes free training, access to wellness and support tools, discount schemes, and recognition programs such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Operating across numerous care homes, Barchester is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional, and outstanding care to the elderly and other individuals in need across the UK.
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
Hopton On Sea
NR31 9AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)