Lead Senior Carer – Residential Home

Barchester Healthcare; Nether Coombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Residential Senior Carer at one of our care homes in the United Kingdom. You will lead a team of care staff, train and supervise shifts, and ensure warm, person-centred care for residents.

You’ll manage medication administration, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GPs, district nurses and residents' families, while upholding dignity and compassion in every interaction.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Prior residential care experience.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care staff on shift.
• Train and delegate duties to the team.
• Administer and order medications.
• Review/update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nurses and relatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Care experience

Decision making

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Residential Senior Carer at one of our care homes in the United Kingdom. You will lead a team of care staff, train and supervise shifts, and ensure warm, person-centred care for residents.

You’ll manage medication administration, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GPs, district nurses and residents' families, while upholding dignity and compassion in every interaction.