Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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, 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

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Residential Senior Carer at Barchester involves looking after the diverse needs of residents to ensure the delivery of quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, conducting training, supervisions, and delegating duties during shifts. There is also a need to administer and order medication, update resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaise with GP's, district nursing teams, and resident family members. The organization values respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and aims to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Successful candidates must possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have prior residential care setting experience, proven team leadership skills, and the ability to make suitable decisions to support resident needs. Emphasising warmth, compassion, and a commitment to personalized care, this role offers career development opportunities, allowing progression to roles like Care Practitioners or onwards to nursing pathways. It is a Bank position, offering flexible hours.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to individuals residing in their care homes. With a focus on personalised care, Barchester emphasizes the importance of creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents. The organization prides itself on offering tailored care plans that cater to the individual needs of each resident, ensuring that dignity and preferences are always respected. Barchester also values the professional development of their staff, providing numerous training opportunities to help employees advance in their careers. Many Senior Care Assistants within Barchester progress into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or pursue nursing pathways. By fostering a culture of compassion, warmth, and commitment, Barchester Healthcare aims to provide the quality care one would expect for their loved ones. Employees of Barchester are offered a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes free training, access to well-being tools, and retail discounts.

Details

• Date posted: 22 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £17.78 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1529127453
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Cobham, KT11 3LZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

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, 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.