Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

NHS; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Night Carer for its residential care home. The successful candidate will lead a team, provide quality care, and support residents. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. This position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive working environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Free training and development

Retail discounts

Employee rewards program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting required.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions for residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff with training and supervision.
• Administer medication and update resident care plans.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Compassionate care

Motivational skills

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 our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.

Responsibilities

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.

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 quality care and support services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and independent hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales, employing over 17,000 people. Barchester is committed to providing the highest standards of care and support to their residents and patients, with a focus on person-centred, compassionate care.

Rewards

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.

Qualifications

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

Disclosure and DBS 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.