Job summary
As a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. The role will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. You'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment.
Main duties of the job
The Community Lead role at Barchester Healthcare involves leading and supervising a team of Carers and Senior Carers, always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice. You'll build key relationships within the home and externally, and will be responsible for providing a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers the team to put our residents and their families first.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The organisation is committed to creating a supportive and empowering work environment for its employees, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Details Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17.20 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1348329822
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Guildford
GU4 8HN
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers.
The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.
ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your leadership 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Community Lead within our Residential Care Homes at Barchester, you'll help to make our residents' lives stimulating and fulfilling so that we can deliver the person-centred care and support they deserve. Always focusing on respecting our residents' independence, privacy, dignity and choice, while leading and supervising our team of Carers and Senior Carers.
The role of Community Lead will involve some clinical responsibilities, including recording observations on weight and blood pressure, and carrying out simple wound dressing procedures. Across everything you do, you'll be a role model for your team and someone our residents and their families can trust to provide a safe, reassuring and happy environment. You will build key relationships within the home and externally.
ABOUT YOU You'll need senior-level care experience to join us as a Community Lead. You'll also have supervised others and developed a good understanding of how to provide clinical care for the older person. We'll look for a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care plus a willingness to undertake the assessor qualification. Enthusiastic, tenacious and full of integrity, your caring approach and strong communication skills mean you inspire trust in others. Most of all, you'll share our commitment to maintaining a vibrant, supportive culture that empowers our people to put our residents and their families first.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your leadership 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
* You'll need senior-level care experience to join as a Community Lead, along with a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in supervising others and a good understanding of providing clinical care for the older person are also required. A willingness to undertake the assessor qualification is desirable.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* You'll need senior-level care experience to join as a Community Lead, along with a Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in supervising others and a good understanding of providing clinical care for the older person are also required. A willingness to undertake the assessor qualification is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Guildford
GU4 8HN
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Guildford
GU4 8HN
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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