Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

NHS; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Carer to oversee care staff and ensure the delivery of quality, person-centred care in a vibrant environment. The candidate will lead medication administration, support care planning, and liaise with healthcare professionals while maintaining the dignity and preferences of residents.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to make appropriate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of care staff, training, and delegating duties.
• Administering and ordering medication, updating resident care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassion

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job summary

This is a role for a Senior Carer in a Residential Care Home operated by Barchester Healthcare. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support.

Main duties of the job

As a Residential Senior Carer, 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 assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members. You will always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and play a part in creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement villages across the United Kingdom. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents, and provide a range of training and development opportunities for their staff.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.89 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1316569149

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Southampton

SO30 2DF

Job description Job responsibilities

Please note this is a Night Shift Position

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

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.

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'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please note this is a Night Shift Position

ABOUT THE ROLE

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. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

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.

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'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as previous experience in a residential care setting and proven team leadership skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, as well as previous experience in a residential care setting and proven team leadership skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Southampton

SO30 2DF

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Southampton

SO30 2DF

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)