Job summary
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 administration 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.
Main duties of the job
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 well‑being of our residents. We’re looking for people who are warm‑hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement villages across the UK. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and support to our residents and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities to our employees.
Details
Date posted: 16 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £16.34 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 1474522346
Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ferndown, BH22 9EU
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 administration 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 while 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 well‑being 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 onto 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.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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
Name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Ferndown, BH22 9EU
Website: https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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