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 as 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.
Main duties of the job As a Night Senior Carer at Barchester, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality care to residents during night shifts. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication and care plans. You are expected to respect the dignity and preferences of residents, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, in addition to specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Career progression opportunities and ongoing training are provided.
About us Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing quality, person-centred care in its care homes. The organisation values staff motivation and people skills, aiming to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents. Career development is a priority, with training opportunities and a clear path for progression in roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Barchester offers sector-leading benefits and rewards to its employees, including free training, a range of discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, all of which contribute to a rewarding work environment.
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.
Our Care Home Manager is always happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester
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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
Scarborough
YO12 4EQ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)