Night Senior Carer

NHS; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Night Senior Carer in Herne Bay to supervise Care Assistants and support clinical care for the elderly. The ideal candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and possess a compassionate approach to individualised resident care. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including free training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• You must have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• You should have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate, committed to individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication and care plans.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Supervision skills

Compassionate care

Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

Overview

Night Senior Carer responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews, and always respecting the dignity and preferences of residents while creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We require specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We are looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You will have opportunities for ongoing training to develop your career, with many Senior Carer Assistants progressing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to our residents, and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities to our staff.

Rewards package

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 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

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.