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 tasked with looking after the varied needs of the residents, ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centred care. This position entails leading a team of dedicated Care Assistants in coordination with the Deputy General Manager. Additionally, you will support the clinical team in areas such as medication management, assessments, care plans, or care reviews, always maintaining respect for the dignity and preferences of the residents. The position requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role is suitable for individuals who are compassionate and committed to providing individualised care. Barchester offers career development opportunities, with many progressing to roles like Care Practitioner or nursing. Additionally, you get competitive pay, free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and rewards for the 'Employee of the Month'.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider, known for delivering high-quality and personalised care to residents in its care homes across the region. Focused on the diverse needs of their residents, Barchester is committed to providing an environment that is both warm and welcoming. They emphasise individualised care for each resident, respecting their dignity and preferences. Their team is made up of dedicated professionals, including Senior Carers and Care Assistants, who work collaboratively to ensure the best possible care outcomes. Barchester Healthcare also provides continuous professional development opportunities, allowing their staff to grow into roles such as Care Practitioner or even advance to more senior positions. Moreover, they offer a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive rates of pay, free development training, and various employee benefits. This commitment to both resident care and staff development makes Barchester a leading choice for healthcare services.
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
Newport
PO30 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)