About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Night Care Assistant 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 Night 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 Night 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.
Main duties of the job This role is for a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home in Blackpool. The key responsibility is to look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care. Supervision and inspiration of a team of Care Assistants, alongside the Deputy General Manager, are part of the responsibilities. The role also includes supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. The position requires respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment. Candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The job offers opportunities for career development through continuous training, with many Senior Carer Assistants progressing into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee recognition awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care services across the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centred care and support to the elderly and other individuals in need of care. They are known for their compassionate approach and the creation of warm, welcoming environments in their care homes. Barchester Healthcare invests heavily in staff training and development, ensuring that their employees have opportunities for career advancement. Their leadership team, including roles like Senior Night Care Assistant and Deputy General Manager, plays a crucial role in maintaining the standards of care expected by the organisation. Additionally, they offer a competitive rewards package to recognise and incentivise their employees' dedication and hard work.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Night Care Assistant 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 Night 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 Night 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
Blackpool
FY3 9HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)