Senior Night Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant for their care home in Monkspath, United Kingdom. In this role, you will supervise Care Assistants while ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centered care. You will also support the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. Barchester offers a competitive salary along with free training and an employee rewards program designed to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Healthcare qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Experience in supervising a team and supporting clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team with medication and care plans.
• Ensure individualised and quality care for residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Supervision of care assistants

Knowledge of elderly clinical care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 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-centered 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 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 individualized 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Night Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll ensure residents receive quality, individualized care. Your responsibilities will include supervising care assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans. You'll help create a welcoming environment respecting residents' dignity. With an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of elderly clinical care, you'll be someone compassionate and dedicated. Opportunities for career growth are provided. The role offers competitive pay and benefits like free training, retail discounts, and an employee rewards program.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care in their care homes. As a leading care provider, Barchester values the well-being and preferences of each resident, delivering care you'd expect for your loved ones. With a focus on creating warm and welcoming environments, Barchester offers career growth opportunities and comprehensive support for their employees. They emphasize continuous training and a rewarding work culture, ensuring staff are motivated to offer the best care possible. Barchester Healthcare is committed to being a leading employer in the healthcare sector.

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.

Person Specification

And so much more!

Qualifications

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

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.