As a Senior Night Care Assistant 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. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in specific areas.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Night Care Assistant is responsible for supervising and supporting a team of Care Assistants, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is provided to residents during the night shift. They will also assist the clinical team with tasks such as medication management, assessments, care plans, and reviews. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They strive to create warm, welcoming, and vibrant environments that respect the dignity and preferences of their residents. Barchester offers competitive salaries, a range of benefits, and opportunities for career development through ongoing training and support.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Night Care Assistant 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. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in specific areas, such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Night Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.
ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Night Care Assistant. We also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who are committed to providing personalised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training, with potential progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
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, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.
And much more!
If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd want for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is also required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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