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 opportuniti

Main duties of the job

This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants while working alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will cater to the specific needs of residents to deliver top-quality, person-centered care and support. The Night Senior Carer is expected to respect the dignity and preferences of the residents and help create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. The position also offers the opportunity to support the clinical team in areas like medication and care reviews. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. It's essential to have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The job offers ongoing training opportunities for career advancement. Many Senior Carer Assistants evolve into Care Practitioner or Regional Carer roles, or even nursing positions in due course.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care home organization that seeks to provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to its residents. As a Night Senior Carer, you will be part of an environment that values the dignity and preferences of its residents while promoting a sense of warmth and vibrancy within the community. Known for its dedication to employee growth, Barchester Healthcare offers extensive training and advancement opportunities, fostering career progression to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing positions. Additionally, employees enjoy a sector-leading benefits and rewards program, which includes free training, access to well-being and support tools, and referrals bonuses, all aimed at recognizing and rewarding the hard work and commitment of its staff. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on providing the level of care and support its residents and their families would expect for their own loved ones.