Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Norwich seeks a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team and deliver quality, person-centred care. Key responsibilities include training staff, administering medication, and liaising with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, experience in a residential setting, and a compassionate approach to care. Competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free training and development

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting with proven team leadership skills.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training opportunities.
• Ability to support the needs and wellbeing of residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training and supervision.
• Administer and order medications as required.
• Review and 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

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 lead 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 GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and help create a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift.
• Administer and order medications as required.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in a residential care setting with proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of residents.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training opportunities and develop your career with us.

Progression

Many Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or nursing pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay and sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Retail discounts and savings.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme with unlimited referrals.
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.