Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUThe 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

This position at Barchester Healthcare as a Senior Carer in a Residential Care Home involves attending to the diverse needs of residents to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, conducting training and supervisions, delegating shift duties, administering and ordering medication, and updating care plans and risk assessments. The job requires liaising with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' family members. Ideal candidates are expected to respect the dignity and preferences of residents, contribute to the care home's warm and welcoming environment, and possess NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Previous experience in a similar setting and demonstrated leadership skills are essential. The role offers opportunities for career advancement through training and development, with pathways into care practitioners or nursing roles.

About us

Barchester Healthcare operates residential care homes and is known for providing personalized, compassionate care to its residents. Emphasizing a warm and welcoming environment, the organization encourages its staff to deliver individualised support to each resident, respecting their dignity and preferences. Working at Barchester provides employees access to sector-leading benefits and rewards, including training and development opportunities to advance within the healthcare career path. The organization is dedicated to maintaining quality standards and offers support tools and retail discounts as part of its benefits package. Employees are recognized for their contributions through Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.

Details

• Date posted: 14 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.45 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526291016
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Falmouth, TR11 2EW, 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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