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
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for attending to the various needs of residents to ensure high-quality, individualized care is provided. This involves supervising a team of dedicated Care Assistants and working alongside the Deputy General Manager. Your duties may include supporting the clinical team with tasks such as medication, assessments, and care plans. Maintaining the dignity and preferences of residents while contributing to a warm and welcoming environment is essential. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have knowledge of elderly clinical care. There are opportunities for career development through training, with many advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing positions.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the UK, focusing on providing bespoke care services tailored to the individual needs of residents. The organisation emphasizes the importance of respecting residents' dignity and preferences and strives to create a supportive and vibrant environment where compassionate care is paramount. Employees are encouraged to grow within the company, with access to continuous professional development and numerous career progression opportunities. Barchester Healthcare not only values the care provided to its residents but also rewards staff for their dedication through competitive compensation, beneficial rewards packages, and recognition schemes such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, fostering an environment of appreciation and career advancement.
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
Woking
GU22 0GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)