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 opport
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality, person-centred care and support to residents. This position requires you to supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants, working alongside the Deputy General Manager. You are also expected to support the clinical team with responsibilities such as managing medication, performing assessments, developing care plans, or conducting care reviews. You must respect the dignity and preferences of the residents and contribute to a warm and welcoming environment. The role requires a warm-hearted, compassionate nature, an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The job offers career development opportunities, with potential to progress into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Employees will receive a competitive rate of pay and a benefits package that includes free training, access to wellbeing tools, and retail discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, with a commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to its residents. They operate a network of care homes across the UK, providing a range of services including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. As part of their commitment to quality, Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Employees at Barchester are offered opportunities for ongoing training and career progression, allowing them to enhance their skills and advance in their careers. The organisation also values the contributions of its employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package, which includes training opportunities, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. With a strong focus on person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare strives to meet the individual needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times.
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
Wilton
SP2 0FX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)