Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
Barchester HealthcareMuch Wenlock, West Midlands
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Barchester Healthcare based in Much Wenlock. The advertised salary is £13.72. Applications close on 12 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
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...
As a Residential Senior Carer at Barchester Healthcare, you will oversee the diverse needs of residents in a care home setting, ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centered care and support. Your responsibilities include leading and training a team of care staff, managing medications, updating care plans, and maintaining communication with healthcare professionals and families. The company seeks candidates with an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, experience in residential care settings, and proven leadership skills. The role offers an opportunity for career advancement, access to industry-leading benefits, and a supportive, welcoming work environment.
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.
Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the UK, delivering high-quality residential care to individuals requiring assistance with their daily lives. They focus on person-centered care, prioritizing the dignity and preferences of their residents. The organisation values compassionate, warm-hearted, and committed staff who offer individualised care and support. Barchester Healthcare encourages career development through ongoing training, with opportunities for staff to advance into roles such as Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or even nursing pathways. Their benefits package, emphasizing employee wellbeing, reflects their dedication to their staff.
Essential: - NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
How this role compares
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