Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home

Senior Night Carer – Residential Care Home (Permanent) via Supportive Bridge Staffing

Job Overview

• Position: Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home (Permanent, Full-Time)

• Location: Wakehurst Hall Care Home, Haywards Heath, RH16 4AB

• Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour

• Contract Hours: 44.00 hours per week

• Shift Pattern: Nights (Permanent night shifts)

• Posted Date: 16 September 2026 | Closing Date: 1 January 2027

• Recruited via: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency in partnership with Barchester Healthcare

About the Role

As a permanent Residential Senior Night Carer at Wakehurst Hall, you will look after the diverse needs of our residents through the night, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and support.

Taking on leadership responsibilities during night shifts, you will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff while delegating duties. Your role will also involve administering and ordering medication, reviewing care plans and risk assessments, and liaising professionally with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident families—all while maintaining a secure, calm, and comforting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the night care team on shift, providing guidance, training, and support.

• Administer and order medication safely and in accordance with company policies throughout the night.

• Review, update, and implement resident care plans and risk assessments.

• Liaise professionally with out-of-hours medical services, GPs, district nursing teams, and family members when required.

• Uphold resident dignity, choice, and safety while fostering a reassuring and calm environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Hold NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

• Experience: Proven experience working in a residential care setting alongside demonstrated team leadership skills and the ability to make sound decisions independently at night.

• Values: Warm-hearted, compassionate, decisive, and fully committed to individualized resident care.

• Commitment: Available for a permanent full-time contract of 44 hours per week on permanent nights.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Competitive Pay: Earn an exceptional hourly rate of £16.50 per hour on a permanent contract.

• Career Progression: Excellent opportunities to advance into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or onto nursing pathways.

• Training & Development: Comprehensive free learning and professional development across all roles.

• Perks & Recognition: Access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonuses, 'Employee of the Month' awards, and Long Service Awards.