Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

NHS; Bromley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Carer for a bank position in a residential care home. This role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or higher and experience in a residential setting. In return, the company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, retail discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Unlimited referrals with 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a residential care setting required.
• Proven team leadership skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training and delegating duties.
• Administer medication and update resident care plans.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and resident families.

Skills

Team Leadership

Compassion

Decision Making

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

This is a Senior Carer role in a Residential Care Home, working on a bank/temporary basis to provide cover as needed. The successful candidate will have experience in a care setting, strong team leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents. The role involves leading a team of care staff, administering medication, updating care plans, and liaising with healthcare professionals and families.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank 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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and employ thousands of staff, including nurses, carers, and support staff. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the professional development of their employees.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank 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.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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

• 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.

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.