Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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

As a Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, your responsibility includes looking after residents, leading a team of care staff, conducting training, supervising, and delegating tasks. Additional responsibilities include administering medications, updating care plans, liaising with healthcare professionals, and ensuring a warm and vibrant environment. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in a residential care setting with proven leadership skills. Barchester Healthcare offers competitive rates of pay, ongoing training opportunities, and a range of benefits including retail discounts, wellbeing support tools, and employee rewards. The position promises career development opportunities, with the potential to progress into roles such as Care Practitioners or nursing pathways.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organisation in the healthcare sector, offering residential care services. With a focus on delivering quality, person-centred care, Barchester seeks compassionate and warm-hearted individuals to join their team. The organisation emphasizes respecting the dignity and preferences of residents, creating an environment that is welcoming and vibrant. They support career growth through ongoing training opportunities and have various career pathways available for those looking to advance in the healthcare domain. Barchester's commitment to quality care is reflected in their competitive salary and rewards package, making them an attractive employer in the industry.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16.04 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511864145
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wells, BA5 1WE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a 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.

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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