Residential Senior Carer & Team Lead - Training & Care

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; 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 and Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff and deliver person-centred care in a residential setting. The role includes training, supervision, and delegating duties on shift to ensure high standards of support for residents.

You will assist with medication administration and ordering, review care plans and risk assessments, and coordinate with GPs and district nurses, while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for residents and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff on shift, including training and supervision.
• Delegate duties during shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication for residents.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and residents' family members.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & supervision

Decision making

Medication administration

Resident care

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff and deliver person-centred care in a residential setting. The role includes training, supervision, and delegating duties on shift to ensure high standards of support for residents.

You will assist with medication administration and ordering, review care plans and risk assessments, and coordinate with GPs and district nurses, while maintaining a warm, welcoming environment for residents and