Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

NHS; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Night Carer. In this rewarding role, you will lead a team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. Your responsibilities will include training staff, administering medication, and liaising with healthcare professionals and families. This position offers opportunities for career advancement through ongoing training and development. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides the care and support that every resident deserves.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, training and supervising them.
• Administer medication and update resident care plans.

Skills

Team Leadership

Compassionate Care

Decision Making

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

As a Residential 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of elderly care in the UK, operating over 200 care homes across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents, and investing in the development and training of their staff.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Residential Senior Carer, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, including training, supervisions, and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams, and resident family members. You will always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while 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 along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing each resident with individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, with no limit to your advancement. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.

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.

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.

Person Specification

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 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.