Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Eastleigh is looking for a Senior Night Carer to provide quality, person-centred care in a residential care home. You will lead a team, administer medication, and ensure residents' dignity and preferences are respected. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and prior experience in a similar setting. The role offers competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free training and development

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to provide individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff and delegate duties.
• Administer and order medication.
• Update resident care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassion

Decision-making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will look after the different needs of residents to enable delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. You will lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift. You will also assist with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. You will respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

About You

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting, with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of residents. We are looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have opportunities to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, with potential progression to roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or nursing pathways.

Rewards Package

• Competitive rate of pay
• Sector-leading benefits and rewards package
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with 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.

Additional Information

Full-time positions available in various locations. Please note that the original listing may include regional postings; review current openings for availability.