Senior Carer Residential Care Home

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national care provider is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team in delivering person-centred care. The role involves administering medication, updating care plans, and liaising with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a care setting. This permanent position offers flexible working patterns and a competitive salary, among other benefits including comprehensive training and employee rewards.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is required.
• Proven ability to lead and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed for resident interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of care staff during shifts.
• Administer and order medication as needed.
• Review and update care plans for residents.
• Coordinate care with GPs and nursing teams.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you\'ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP\'s, district nursing teams and resident family members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff on shift, including training, supervision and delegating duties.
• Administer and_order medication and assist with ordering as required.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members to coordinate care.
• Uphold dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

About You / Qualifications

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our residents. We\'re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You\'ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there\'s no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.

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Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you\'ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles; Access to wellbeing and support tools; A range of retail discounts and savings; Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend\' bonus scheme; Employee of the Month\' rewards and Long Service Awards.

About Barchester

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care for older people across the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and employ over 17,000 people, making them one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the country. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents, and they invest heavily in the training and development of their staff.

Details

Date posted: 30 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £15.87 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 1457466679

Employer details

Barchester Healthcare

Wimborne, BH21 2DJ

Website: https://www.barchester.com/