Barchester Healthcare

Senior Night Care Assistant

The closing date is 15 November 2025

Job summary

This is a temporary Bank position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. As a Senior Night Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, while also supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support to our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for looking after the different needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and preferences, and creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. You will supervise and support a team of Care Assistants, ensuring they provide the best possible care. Additionally, you will assist the clinical team in various areas, such as medication management, assessments, care plans, and care reviews. Your role will involve working flexible hours to cover annual leave or sick leave, and you will have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training and development opportunities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care and supporting the overall wellbeing of their residents. The company is known for its commitment to investing in its staff, providing extensive training and development opportunities, as well as a comprehensive rewards and benefits package.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1382238140

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 8JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join us as a Senior Night Care Assistant, you will need to have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You should also be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support to our residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join us as a Senior Night Care Assistant, you will need to have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You should also be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support to our residents.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 8JD


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 8JD


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

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1382238140

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Lichfield

WS13 8JD


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