Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Long service awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Chippenham seeks a Bank Residential Senior Carer to lead care teams, manage shifts, and oversee medication administration and care plans. You will support with risk assessments and liaise with GPs and district nurses while upholding dignity and compassionate, person-centred care.

The role is bank-based to cover annual leave or sickness, with hours varying. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required, plus proven residential care leadership and a warm, caring approach.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a residential care setting with leadership skills.
• Warm, compassionate and able to support residents' individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead care staff on shift, including training, supervision and delegation.
• Administer and order medication and review resident care plans.
• Update risk assessments and liaise with GPs and district nurses.
• Communicate with resident families while preserving dignity and choice.
• Support a warm, welcoming, and vibrant care environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a BankResidential 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.