Overview
Job summary
This is a Bank Residential Senior Carer role at a Barchester care home, where you will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, administering and ordering medication, updating care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with healthcare professionals. You will be required to have previous experience in a residential care setting, team leadership skills, and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and well-being of the residents.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to creating an environment that\'s warm, welcoming and vibrant.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and healthcare services, and are committed to delivering the best possible care and support to their residents and service users.
Details
* Date posted: 12 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £17.79 an hour
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Flexible working
* Reference number: 1473132823
* Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bromley, BR2 7BX
Role and requirements
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, including 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. You\'ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents and help create 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.
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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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details: Barchester Healthcare, Bromley, BR2 7BX
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