Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Night Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Felbridge Manor Care Home, Turners Hill Road, Copthorne, RH10 3EP
Pay Rate: £16.50 per hour
Hours: 33.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Night Shifts
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to find a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Senior Night Carer for Felbridge Manor Care Home.
Joining Barchester Healthcare through Supportive Bridge means stepping into a supportive, warm, and rewarding night team where high-quality, person-centred care comes first—backed by sector-leading career progression pathways.
About the Role
As a Residential Senior Night Carer, you will play a pivotal leadership role on night shifts, guiding the team and ensuring that all residents receive personalized, high-quality care that respects their dignity and safety throughout the night.
Key Responsibilities:
Night Shift Leadership: Lead, train, supervise, and delegate duties effectively to care staff during night shifts.
Medication Management: Assist with the accurate administration, ordering, and recording of medication.
Care Planning & Risk Assessments: Regularly review and update individualized care plans and risk assessments.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Communicate and liaise with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident family members as required.
Person-Centred Care: Foster a safe, peaceful, and respectful environment tailored to each resident's preferences and well-being.
About You
We are seeking a warm-hearted, compassionate leader with strong decision-making skills and a true commitment to resident care during night hours.
Requirements:
Qualification: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Experience: Proven experience in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership abilities.
Skills: Sound judgment, clear communication, and empathetic interpersonal skills.
Career Growth: Ambition to progress—many Senior Carers advance into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing pathways.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your leadership and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary alongside Barchester’s sector-leading rewards package:
Competitive Pay: £16.50 / hour (33 hrs/week, Permanent)
Career Progression: Free ongoing training and structured pathways into practitioner and nursing roles
Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs, mental health resources, and wellbeing tools
Perks & Savings: Generous retail discounts, savings, and 'Employee of the Month' awards
Referral Scheme: Unlimited bonuses through the 'Refer a Friend' initiative
Long Service Awards