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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Carer - Residential Care Home at Barchester Healthcare in Odiham takes responsibility for supporting the diverse needs of residents by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This temporary position involves leading a team of care staff, including providing training, supervisions and delegating duties. The Senior Carer will aid in administering and ordering medications, updating care plans, undertaking risk assessments, and coordinating with healthcare professionals and residents' families. Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and should possess prior experience in a similar role with demonstrated leadership skills. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including training, retail discounts, and a referral bonus scheme. This bank position requires flexibility in working hours to cover absences due to leave or illness.

About us

Barchester Healthcare, located in Odiham, offers a temporary position for a Senior Carer at a residential care home. The role embodies Barchester's ethos of valuing residents' dignity and creating a welcoming and vibrant environment. As part of their team, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the residents' enjoyment and wellbeing by delivering person-centred care. Barchester Healthcare supports career advancement with continuous training opportunities, encouraging staff to move into higher roles or into the nursing pathway. Their commitment to high standards is supplemented by a rewarding work environment and multiple employee benefits, including a robust training system and incentives that contribute to both personal and professional growth within their organisation.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £17.37 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1512477993
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Odiham, RG29 1GJ, 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.