Residential Senior Carer & Team Leader

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all 

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts & savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month & Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff at a care home. You will train and supervise on shift, delegate duties, and support with medication administration, care plans and risk assessments to ensure person-centred care.

The role requires previous residential care experience, leadership ability and a warm, compassionate approach to residents and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff at a care home. You will train and supervise on shift, delegate duties, and support with medication administration, care plans and risk assessments to ensure person-centred care.

The role requires previous residential care experience, leadership ability and a warm, compassionate approach to residents and families.