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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.
Main duties of the job
The role of Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home involves delivering quality, person-centred care and support to residents. The position includes leading a team of care staff, conducting training, supervisions, and delegating duties on shift. Responsibilities also include administering and ordering medication, reviewing resident care plans, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members. A successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and should have previous experience in a residential care setting. They must demonstrate team leadership skills and decision-making abilities to support residents' needs and wellbeing.
About us
Barchester Healthcare operates care homes throughout the UK, offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring that residents' dignity and preferences are respected. Barchester Healthcare values its staff and offers ongoing training opportunities, allowing staff to progress into various roles, such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or on to nursing pathways. The company provides competitive pay rates along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package that includes training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and referral bonuses.
Details
- Date posted: 16 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.11 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1527346007
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chippenham, SN14 6UZ, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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This advert is for Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £15.11 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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