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Senior Night Care AssistantNHS

Exeter, EX1 3ZU Permanent £16.30
Posted 24 August 2026 Closing date 23 October 2026
Pinhoe Rail Station (0.5 miles, direct) Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) (17.7 miles, direct) Lyndale Coach Park (37.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 oppo

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Night Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for meeting the diverse needs of our residents, ensuring that we provide high-quality, person-centred care and support. Your duties will include supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Furthermore, you will support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You are expected to respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while contributing to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To join us in this role, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. You should also possess specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We seek individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualized care and support to each resident. The role offers ongoing training opportunities, allowing for career development and potential progression to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, known for delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals residing in their care homes. The organisation prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant atmosphere where the dignity and preferences of residents are respected. Barchester Healthcare is committed to developing its staff through ongoing training opportunities, ensuring the delivery of excellent care to all residents. As a company, Barchester Healthcare offers an extensive rewards package to its employees, including competitive pay rates, free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, and a range of retail discounts and savings. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes employee recognition through their 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' rewards, and Long Service Awards, fostering a rewarding and satisfying work environment for all staff members.

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