Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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, 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. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, previous experience in a residential care setting, and team leadership skills. The position offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care in the UK, known for delivering exceptional person-centred care services in a variety of settings such as residential care homes and mental health facilities. They provide several developmental opportunities for their employees, creating a career pathway that includes roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or pursuing nursing pathways. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for its residents and team members, encouraging personal growth and professional development through their sector-leading benefits and rewards package which includes ongoing training opportunities, well-being support tools, and diverse rewards.