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. 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'l

Main duties of the job

As a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of our residents, helping us to deliver person-centred care and support. This role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants with the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in specific areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To join us, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing individualized care and support to our residents. Barchester offers career development opportunities, enabling many of our Senior Carer Assistants to progress into roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing positions.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care across the UK. With a strong emphasis on delivering quality, person-centered care, Barchester aims to create comfortable, caring, and supportive environments for its residents. The organization believes in promoting the well-being, dignity, and respect of every individual in their care. In addition to its commitment to its residents, Barchester also focuses on fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees. By offering continuous training and development opportunities, Barchester empowers its team members to expand their skills and advance their career paths. The organization also rewards dedication and hard work through competitive pay and a range of benefits such as retail discounts, an Employee of the Month program, and long service awards. Barchester's mission is to provide the level of care and support that they would expect for their own loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 09 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.87 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1525115458
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tewkesbury, GL20 6HP, 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.