Night Senior Carer

NHS; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Night Senior Carer, supervising Care Assistants and ensuring quality care for elderly residents. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a £500 Golden Hello bonus.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly required.
• Experience in supervising Care Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Motivational

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

This role as a Night Senior Carer at Tewkesbury Fields Care Home, part of Barchester Healthcare, offers an opportunity to work in a recently refurbished and welcoming care home environment. The successful candidate will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team in various areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. The role requires a compassionate and committed approach to delivering individualised care and support to the elderly residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Senior Carer, you will be responsible for looking after the different needs of the residents to enable the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, as well as supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. You will always respect the dignity and preferences of the residents and play a part in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a commitment to recruiting compassionate individuals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly. The company offers a supportive and dynamic environment, where employees can build a strong foundation for their future careers in care.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE HOME

After our 2022 refurbishment, Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has undergone a remarkable transformation, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. With the addition of our new community, we are expanding significantly and seeking passionate individuals to join us in making our home a benchmark of excellence. We warmly invite local people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly and our residents. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in care, Barchester is committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can build a strong foundation for your future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

£500 Golden Hello is one of the ways we will reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 PACKAGEIn 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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Person Specification

Qualifications

• You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join as a Senior Care Assistant. Additionally, you should have 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.