Residential Senior Carer & Team Lead

Barchester Healthcare; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards and Long

Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff, supervise shifts and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. The role includes supporting medication administration, updating care plans and coordinating with GPs and families to safeguard wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with prior residential care experience and a track record of effective leadership.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Advanced Diploma required.
• Experience leading a team in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff on shift, including training and supervision.
• Administer and order medication for residents as required.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nurses and resident families to support wellbeing.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Decision making

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff, supervise shifts and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. The role includes supporting medication administration, updating care plans and coordinating with GPs and families to safeguard wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with prior residential care experience and a track record of effective leadership.