Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Royston is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of staff and ensure quality care for residents. You will administer medication, review care plans, and liaise with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification, with experience in care environments. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sector-leading benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to provide individualised care and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training and supervising.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication.
• Review and update resident care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassion

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 lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift. You will assist with administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, you will respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication.
• Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.
• Respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

About You / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience in a residential care setting with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support residents' needs and wellbeing.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to providing individualised care and support.
• Opportunity for ongoing training and development; potential career progression to roles such as Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead or nursing pathways.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive pay with sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
• Free training and development for all roles.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Retail discounts and savings.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (unlimited referrals).
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.
• And more benefits as applicable.