Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE This is Night Shift post. 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...
Main duties of the job
This role is a night shift position where, as a Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will attend to the varied needs of residents, providing them with high-quality, person-centred care and support. Duties include leading a care staff team, conducting training and supervisions, and assigning tasks during shifts. You will also be involved in medication administration and ordering, reviewing and updating care plans, and communicating with GPs, nursing teams, and family members. The role requires respecting residents dignity and preferences and creating a warm and welcoming environment. Candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, previous residential care experience, and leadership abilities. Barchester offers ongoing training for career advancement, a competitive pay rate, and sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and rewards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a well-known provider of high-quality care services throughout the UK, delivering personalised care in residential homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. The organisation is committed to offering the best possible wellbeing and health outcomes for its residents by fostering a supportive and compassionate environment. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on providing their staff with the necessary training and development opportunities enabling them to grow and advance their careers within the company. The organisation values dignity, compassion, and respect in their approach to care, ensuring that all residents receive the best possible experience. With a focus on career progression and a comprehensive rewards package, Barchester promotes a culture of dedication and growth in the healthcare sector.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is Night Shift post.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Malvern
WR14 3PT
United Kingdom
