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Senior Night Care Assistant


Location
Salary
£15.39 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
13 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Jul 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Bank 0hrs contract for NIGHTS 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 a specific area, 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 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 Night 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 individua

Main duties of the job

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 a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. Youll 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. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits package.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is known for providing high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to delivering exceptional nursing and residential care to elderly residents. Barchester Healthcare's care homes offer a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. The organization also provides ongoing training opportunities, enabling staff to develop their careers further. They are committed to respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and strive to give individualised care and support to every resident. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including free training, wellbeing support tools, and a range of retail discounts, making it a rewarding place to work.

Details

  • Date posted: 15 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £15.39 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1526573997
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Northampton, NN6 8GH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Bank 0hrs contract for NIGHTS

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 a specific area, 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 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 Night 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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

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