Senior Carer

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Church Stretton is searching for an experienced Bank Residential Senior Carer. This role involves leading a care team, administering medication, and maintaining resident care plans. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with previous experience in a residential care setting. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, retail discounts, and team recognition programs.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of care staff.
• Decision-making skills to support residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care staff and delegate duties.
• Administer and order medication, and update care plans.
• Liaise with GP’s, nursing teams, and family members.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassion

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a BankResidential 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. 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.