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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - BankNHS

Eastbourne, BN23 6JF Bank £16.66
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Pevensey & Westham Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Bus Park (10.9 miles away)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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...

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after various resident needs to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities include leading a care staff team, training, supervising, delegating duties, administering and ordering medication, and updating care plans and risk assessments. You will liaise with GPs, district nursing teams, and residents' family members, maintaining the residents' dignity and preferences in a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. To join as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and previous experience in a residential care setting, demonstrating proven team leadership skills and decision-making abilities necessary for supporting residents' needs and wellbeing. Candidates should be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support to residents.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bank 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.

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support in residential care home settings. As a well-established care provider, Barchester Healthcare employs a team of skilled individuals responsible for the welfare and support of residents under their care. They emphasize providing a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment, ensuring every resident's dignity and preferences are always respected. Barchester Healthcare is committed to fostering professional growth and development, offering ongoing training opportunities. This focus on continual learning ensures that staff members have opportunities to progress to roles like Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways, showing Barchester's dedication to both staff development and high-quality resident care.

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