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Senior Carer - Residential Care HomeNHS

READING, RG31 5UG Permanent £16.27
Posted 13 August 2026 Closing date 12 October 2026
Tilehurst Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Purley Social Club (0.9 miles away)

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 abi

Main duties of the job

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll manage the diverse needs of residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, facilitating training, supervisions, and delegating duties during shifts. You'll assist with medication administration and ordering, updating care plans, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members. The role demands respecting residents' dignity and preferences and contributing to a warm, welcoming environment. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, residential care experience, and team leadership skills.

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 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.

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in care homes and hospitals across the UK. With a focus on valuing each resident's preferences and dignity, Barchester aims to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents. Their rewards package includes competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, opportunities for career development through ongoing training, and schemes like 'Refer a Friend'. Barchester offers a wide range of discounts, support tools, and rewards for dedication and long service, striving to make their workplaces rewarding for staff.

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