Senior Residential Carer & Team Leader

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff, ensuring warm, person-centered care for residents. You will train, supervise, delegate duties, and support with medication administration, care plans, and risk assessments, while liaising with GPs and families.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and prior residential care experience, with a path for progression into more senior care roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to make appropriate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff on shift.
• Train and supervise care staff and delegate duties on shift.
• Assist with administration and ordering of medication, and review resident care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Residential Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff, ensuring warm, person-centered care for residents. You will train, supervise, delegate duties, and support with medication administration, care plans, and risk assessments, while liaising with GPs and families.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and prior residential care experience, with a path for progression into more senior care roles.