Senior Residential Carer | Team Lead & Care Expert

Barchester Healthcare; North Hayling; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

At Barchester Healthcare, we are seeking a Residential Senior Carer for our care home to provide person-centred support to residents. You will lead a team of care staff, deliver training, supervise shifts, and delegate duties to ensure high-quality care on every shift.

You’ll also oversee medication administration, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' families, while creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment for all

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions to support residents’ needs and wellbeing.
• Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication, and reviewing/updating resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members to coordinate care.

Skills

Team leadership

People skills

Compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

At Barchester Healthcare, we are seeking a Residential Senior Carer for our care home to provide person-centred support to residents. You will lead a team of care staff, deliver training, supervise shifts, and delegate duties to ensure high-quality care on every shift.

You’ll also oversee medication administration, update care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' families, while creating a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment for all