Night Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools and support

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Career progression to higher care andN

Progression to nursing roles

Job summary

Barchester Care Home is seeking a Night Shift Senior Carer to supervise a dedicated team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. The role focuses on leading the night team and supporting the clinical team with medication management, resident assessments, care plans and reviews for older residents.

Training and progression routes are offered, with a clear path to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing positions, reflecting a strong commitment to career

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Look after residents' varied needs, delivering person-centred care and support.
• Support the clinical team with medication management.
• Support the clinical team with resident assessments.
• Support the clinical team with care plans.
• Support the clinical team with care reviews.
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents.
• Help create a warm, welcoming and vibrant care environment.

Skills

Clinical elder care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

A night shift senior carer post at a Barchester care home, supervising a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Core work is leading that night team while supporting the clinical team with medication, assessments, care plans and care reviews for older residents. The night setting and need for clinical knowledge of elderly care make this post distinct, and ongoing training and progression routes are offered. An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required to apply.

What the job involves

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager
• Look after residents' varied needs, delivering person-centred care and support
• Support the clinical team with medication management
• Support the clinical team with resident assessments
• Support the clinical team with care plans
• Support the clinical team with care reviews
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents
• Help create a warm, welcoming and vibrant care environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Skills & knowledge

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Other

• Warm-hearted and compassionate
• Committed to giving each resident individualised care and support

What’s offered

• Competitive rate of pay
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing career development, with progression to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles