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ABOUT THE ROLE As a Night 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. 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 a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a 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 You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. 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
Main duties of the job
As a Night Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you will oversee the needs of residents to offer quality and person-centred care. This involves supervising a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, and care plans. The role calls for respecting the dignity and preferences of residents while contributing to a warm and vibrant environment. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Specific knowledge of elderly care and a compassionate disposition are essential. There are opportunities for career advancement into roles such as Care Practitioner or Regional Carer.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, committed to delivering person-centred care in its care homes across the UK. With a focus on creating a supportive and welcoming environment, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes respect for the dignity and preferences of each resident. It offers comprehensive training and development opportunities for its staff, encouraging career progression. Benefits include a competitive salary, free training, access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, and reward schemes. This commitment to quality care and employee development makes Barchester a rewarding place to work, embodying the care you would expect for your loved ones.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1514996289
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Scarborough, YO12 4EQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Night 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. 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 a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a 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 You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. 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 Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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.
Our Care Home Manager is always happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester
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Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
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This advert is for Night Senior Carer with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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