Barchester Healthcare
Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
The Residential Senior Carer role at Barchester offers numerous benefits, including a £750 Golden Hello welcome package to recognise your contribution early on.
About the Role
As a Residential Senior Carer within one of Barchester's care homes, your primary role will be to ensure our residents receive excellence in person-centred care, tailored to their individual needs. Your duties will include:
- Leading and supervising a team of care staff, including training, assigning shift duties, and delegating responsibilities
- Supporting with medication administration, checking stock levels, and ordering supplies
- Regularly reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments
- Violating with GPs, nursing teams, and members of the residents’ families
- Ensuring every resident’s dignity and preferences remain at the centre of how we operate
- Contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant community environment
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About You
To excel in this role, weseek a candidate with:
- An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Residential care experience in a similar capacity
- Proven ability in team leadership and decision-making
- Commitment to providing dignified, compassionate and well-rounded care
- Desire to foster supportive relationships with residents and families
At Barchester, you’ll receive training and development opportunities to progress your career, possibly advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner or Care Community Lead, or transitioning into nursing.
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Rewards Package
Joining Barchester means access to an exceptional benefits package that rewards your dedication:
- Competitive pay reflective of your responsibility level
- Free training and development for all roles
- Access to wellbeing and support tools
- Discounts on a range of retail brands and savings schemes
- Unlimited employee referrals, with a Refer a Friend bonus
- Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards
- Participation in a £750 Golden Hello welcome bonus*
- And much more!
You play a vital role delivering the kind of care you’d want for your own loved ones. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
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