Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
The closing date is 31 October 2026
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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 The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team l
Main duties of the job
As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester care home, you will oversee the diverse requirements of our residents to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support. Leadership of a care staff team will be your responsibility, which includes conducting training, supervisions, and delegating tasks during shifts. Additionally, support in administering and ordering medication, updating resident care plans and conducting risk assessments, and coordinating with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members is expected. Respect for residents' dignity and preferences are essential, contributing to creating a warm, welcoming, and lively environment. Suitable candidates will hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in a residential care environment, along with demonstrated team leadership skills and a capacity for making decisions in support of resident wellbeing, is crucial. This role offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, enabling career progression to Care Practitioners or nursing pathways.
About us
Barchester Healthcare provides residential care service, offering compassionate, individualized care and support for residents to ensure a meaningful and dignified living environment. Located in Odiham, this position is part of its Senior Carer team, committed to leading care staff and maintaining the service quality expected in senior living amenities. The Senior Night Carer plays a pivotal role in managing the balance between care staff tasks and residents' needs, ensuring consistent and beneficial care solutions. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on a structured and supportive work environment that places a premium on staff development and recognition, such as a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits package. Opportunities for career advancement and regular training sessions are integral aspects of their supportive framework. Employee dedication is rewarded with retail discounts, wellness tools, employee recognition programs like Employee of the Month, and more.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1544500050
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Odiham
RG29 1GJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In 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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Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Residential 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. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential 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
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. 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 Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.
REWARDS PACKAGE
In 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 required.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Odiham
RG29 1GJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Odiham
RG29 1GJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1544500050
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Odiham
RG29 1GJ
United Kingdom
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