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 and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and co

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for leading a team of care staff to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. This role 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 assessments, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams, and resident family members. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and previous experience in a residential care setting. You must be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care. As this is a Bank position, the hours and days you work will vary based on the needs of the care home, such as covering for annual leave or sick leave.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care and support services in various settings, including residential care homes. The company emphasizes delivering top-quality care and ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for its residents. Barchester Healthcare takes pride in its person-centred approach to caring for its residents and providing excellent support for its staff. Many of its employees have the opportunity to develop their careers further through ongoing training and development opportunities, with pathways into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or even nursing. Barchester is committed to treating its staff with sector-leading benefits, rewards packages, and development opportunities.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522796127
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bracknell, RG42 1FW, 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.

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