Night Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Employee referral bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Ipswich is looking for a Night Senior Carer to provide quality, person-centred care and guidance to a team of Care Assistants. The role includes responsibilities like supervising care assistants and supporting the clinical team in medication and care plans.

The ideal candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care and be warm-hearted and compassionate. Barchester offers a competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package, including free training, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Commitment to delivering individualised care and support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and assessments.
• Create a warm and vibrant environment for residents.

Skills

Compassionate care for the elderly

Supervising team members

Clinical knowledge

Motivational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Nights only 36hrs contract.

As a Night Senior Carer 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.