Job summary
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'll also support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.
Main duties of the job
The Night Senior Carer role involves supervising and leading a team of Care Assistants, ensuring that residents receive high-quality, individualized care. You'll be responsible for supporting the clinical team in areas like medication management, assessments, care planning, and reviews. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.
About us
Barchester is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to its residents. With a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment, Barchester values its staff and provides ongoing training and development opportunities to support their growth and career progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.
REWARDS PACKAGE In 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
1. NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.