Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton is seeking a Senior Night Carer to oversee team dynamics and ensure quality, person-centred care for residents. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care along with previous experience. Candidates should be warm-hearted and committed to individualised care. The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package including training, retail discounts, and awards for excellence.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff during shifts.
• Administer and order medication as needed.
• Review and update resident care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 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 residential care, nursing care, dementia care and assisted living in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across England, Scotland and Wales, providing high-quality care and support to thousands of residents. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centred care and creating warm, welcoming environments where residents can thrive.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior 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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.