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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Bracknell, RG42 1FW

Salary

£15.50

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 October 2026

43 days left

Job description

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...

The role of a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester involves overseeing the varied needs of residents to provide quality, person-focused care. Key responsibilities include leading a team, conducting training, supervising staff, and delegating shifts. Additional duties involve administering and managing medication, revising care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GPs, district nurses, and family members. Maintaining respect for residents' dignity and preferences is essential, as is contributing to a welcoming and vibrant environment. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have a background in residential care alongside leadership skills. Barchester offers opportunities for career progression into roles such as Care Practitioners or nursing pathways, backed by ongoing training. Benefits include competitive pay, free training, retail discounts, and bonuses. This role is an opportunity to use motivational skills in providing the quality care expected for loved ones.

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.

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.

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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Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the residential care sector, committed to offering high-quality, person-centred care to residents. It operates numerous care homes across the UK, creating environments that are both welcoming and vibrant. The organisation values warmth, compassion, and dedication in its staff, striving to uphold the dignity and preferences of every resident. Barchester supports employee growth through comprehensive training and development programs, enabling staff to advance into various roles within healthcare, from Care Practitioners to nursing positions. The company also provides substantial benefits, including competitive pay scales, retail discounts, and referral bonuses, recognizing and rewarding employee commitment and service. Barchester Healthcare's mission revolves around care excellence, fostering community, and providing a supportive work environment where the skills and contributions of all employees are valued and encouraged.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 August 2026

Last checked

18 August 2026

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