Senior Night Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Night Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Burwood Grange Care Home (Seven Hills Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4DD)
Pay: £17.89 per hour
Hours: 44.00 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)
Shift: Nights
About the Role
Are you an experienced Senior Carer holding an NVQ Level 3 looking for a full-time, permanent night leadership role (44 hours/week) with competitive pay (£17.89/hr) and clear pathways for career progression?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a permanent Senior Night Carer on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to lead the overnight residential care team at Burwood Grange Care Home in Walton-on-Thames.
In this key supervisory position, you will lead care staff on shift, oversee medication management, update resident care plans, and ensure that exceptional, person-centered care is delivered throughout the night. As a leader on duty, you will maintain a safe, warm, and reassuring environment for residents while serving as a primary point of contact for external healthcare professionals and families.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Team Management: Delegate shift duties, supervise care staff, conduct 1-to-1 supervisions, and support team training during night hours.
Medication Administration: Safely manage, order, and administer medication in strict accordance with policy and regulatory standards.
Care Planning & Governance: Review and update resident care plans, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and maintain clear CQC-compliant documentation.
Multidisciplinary Liaison: Communicate effectively with GPs, district nursing teams, out-of-hours medical services, and resident family members.
Person-Centered Care: Uphold resident dignity, independence, and preferences at all times while fostering a warm and secure home environment.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualification: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (essential).
Experience: Proven experience in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership and shift delegation capabilities.
Clinical Skills: Medication management competence, care plan development experience, and sound risk assessment knowledge.
Attributes: Compassionate, decision-minded, warm-hearted, and dedicated to delivering individualized, dignified care.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Earnings: £17.89 per hour on a full-time 44-hour weekly permanent night schedule.
Career Growth Pathways: Strong progression opportunities to advance into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or nursing qualifications.
Free Continuous Learning: Access comprehensive professional training and skill development supported by a top UK care provider.
Perks & Savings: Generous retail, supermarket, travel, and leisure savings discounts.
Recognition & Wellbeing: Eligibility for 'Employee of the Month' rewards, 'Long Service Awards', health support tools, and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.