Night Senior Carer

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you will manage the various needs of our residents, helping us deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. Supervising and inspiring a team of committed Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager is a key responsibility of this role. Additionally, you will support the clinical team in specific areas, such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You should uphold the dignity and preferences of our residents, contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. We require candidates to hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, accompanied by specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and dedicated to delivering personalised care and support to each resident. Career development opportunities are available through ongoing training. The rewards package includes a competitive rate of pay as well as sector-leading benefits and rewards, such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider offering support, guidance, and care to thousands of residents across the UK. Known for high standards and a commitment to delivering quality, person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes throughout the country. The company places emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for its residents, focusing on individual needs and preferences. As part of its ethos, Barchester Healthcare supports employees with professional growth opportunities through continuous training and development. The organisation rewards staff with a comprehensive benefits package, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of their employees with incentives like Employee of the Month awards and Long Service Awards'. Many Senior Care Assistants within Barchester Healthcare advance to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions, reflecting the company's commitment to nurturing talent.

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526131141
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lichfield, WS13 8JD, 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.