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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 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 dev
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Night Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll ensure residents receive quality, individualized care. Your responsibilities will include supervising care assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans. You'll help create a welcoming environment respecting residents' dignity. With an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of elderly clinical care, you'll be someone compassionate and dedicated. Opportunities for career growth are provided. The role offers competitive pay and benefits like free training, retail discounts, and an employee rewards program.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care in their care homes. As a leading care provider, Barchester values the well-being and preferences of each resident, delivering care you'd expect for your loved ones. With a focus on creating warm and welcoming environments, Barchester offers career growth opportunities and comprehensive support for their employees. They emphasize continuous training and a rewarding work culture, ensuring staff are motivated to offer the best care possible. Barchester Healthcare is committed to being a leading employer in the healthcare sector.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £16 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1514727578
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Solihull, B90 4EF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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
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- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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This advert is for Senior Night Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £16 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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