Night Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Night Senior Carer to supervise a team of Care Assistants and support the Deputy General Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will contribute to medication handling, assessments and care reviews while maintaining dignity and a warm living environment for residents.

The role offers opportunities for career development within the organisation, with a focus on ongoing training and progression into senior clinical roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required for Senior Care Assistant.
• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

Skills

Clinical care

Team supervision

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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