Senior Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Night Care Assistant, where your compassionate care will make a real difference in the lives of our residents. You will supervise and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring that each resident receives personalized, quality care. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in elderly care. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that values your contributions. Be part of a vibrant community that prioritizes dignity and respect for every individual.

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Person-centred care

Supervision and leadership

Compassionate care

Clinical care knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Night Care Assistant 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 Night Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well as 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 Night 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:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘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.