Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Integrated Care System; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Bank Residential Senior Carer to deliver person-centred care in a supportive and dynamic environment. The role involves leading care staff, administering medication, and liaising with healthcare professionals. Opportunities for career advancement and a wide range of benefits are offered to dedicated individuals committed to quality care.

Benefits

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month awards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Required NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to support resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, training and supervising.
• Support medication administration and update care plans.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and resident families.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

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, including training, supervisions, and delegating duties on shift. You will also support 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. Previous experience in a residential care setting, along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support residents' needs and wellbeing, is essential. We're looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing personalised care and support. There are opportunities to develop your career through ongoing training, with no limit to how far you can advance with us.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With over 200 care homes, they are dedicated to delivering person-centred care and creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents. Barchester offers a range of benefits and development opportunities for employees.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer, you'll cater to the diverse needs of our residents to ensure the delivery of quality, person-centred care. You will lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision, and delegation of duties. You will also support medication administration and ordering, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with healthcare professionals and families. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents, you will contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

ABOUT YOU

You should have NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, previous experience in a residential care setting, and proven leadership skills. We seek warm-hearted, compassionate individuals dedicated to personalised care. Opportunities for career progression include roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.

This is a Bank position, providing cover as needed, such as for annual or sick leave. Work hours and days will vary.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay, sector-leading benefits, and rewards, including free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month, and Long Service Awards.

If you're motivated to use your people skills in an organisation committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.