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Senior Carer - Residential Care HomeNHS

Kettering, NN15 7JZ Permanent £15.21
Posted 1 September 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026
Kettering Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (18.9 miles, direct) Northampton Bus Interchange (12.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE £750 Golden Hello is one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester Healthcare in this role. Day shifts. 38.5hrs per week. 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.

Main duties of the job

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 role includes a £750 Golden Hello incentive.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

£750 Golden Hello is one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester Healthcare in this role.

Day shifts. 38.5hrs per week.

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'

Golden Hello T&C's apply.

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 renowned for providing excellent care and support for individuals across various facilities including residential care homes. They offer a rewarding career path with numerous opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of ongoing training, and there's a firm commitment to high standards of hospitality and person-centred care. Many employees have progressed through various roles within the organisation, moving to positions such as Care Practitioners or nursing pathways. Barchester Healthcare values warm-hearted and compassionate individuals who can deliver quality care in a supportive and vibrant environment, emulating values aligned with treating every resident like a loved one.

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