Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of care staff, including training, supervision and delegating duties on shift
* Assist with administering and ordering medication
* Review and update resident care plans and risk assessments
* Liaise with GPs, district nursing teams and resident family members
* Ensure care is person-centred and focused on residents' dignity and preferences
About You / Qualifications
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.
* NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Previous experience in a residential care setting with proven team leadership
* Warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to personalised resident care
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, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards, and more.
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £16.52 an hour
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 1380862918
* Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, READING, RG31 5UG
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