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Night Senior CarerNHS

Dumfries, DG2 9JW Permanent £15
Posted 2 September 2026 Closing date 1 November 2026
Dumfries Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Glengonnar (Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway) (23.3 miles, direct) Stance 5 (0.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Night 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. 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 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 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 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Night Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare involves providing quality, person-centred care to residents in a care home setting. The position requires the supervision and inspiration of Care Assistants under the guidance of the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication management, assessments, and care plans. Essential qualifications for this role include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Candidates should possess warm-heartedness, compassion, and a commitment to providing individualised care. Barchester Healthcare offers opportunities for career advancement with ongoing training that allows progression into roles like Care Practitioner and Regional Carer. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Night 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. 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 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 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 homes, committed to delivering the highest quality person-centred care to its residents. They operate across a wide range of facilities that focus on providing a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. With a strong emphasis on quality and dignity, Barchester Healthcare ensures that every resident receives individualised attention and support. The organisation prides itself on its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which is designed to enhance the wellbeing and development of its employees. As an organisation, they provide comprehensive training programmes to aid career progression and personal growth. Barchester Healthcare is known for creating a supportive workplace atmosphere where staff are valued and encouraged to reach their potential. They strive for excellence in care delivery and believe in fostering an environment that reflects the kind of care they would want for their loved ones.

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