Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank
About this role
Senior Carer (Bank) - Residential Care Home
Location: Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, SG4 7QH
Pay Rate: £16.18 per hour
Hours: Flexible / Bank (0-hour contract)
Shift Pattern: Mixed (Days and Nights Available)
Job Type: Bank / Casual
Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect experienced care leaders with premier healthcare environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Bank Senior Care Assistant on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Iris Court Care Home in Gosmore, Hertfordshire.
Enjoy the flexibility of bank work while leading care teams and driving person-centred care standards.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Bank Residential Senior Carer, you will lead a team of care staff on shift, ensuring residents receive dignified, high-quality support tailored to their personal preferences. This casual bank role offers complete schedule flexibility to cover annual leave or sickness across day and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, supervise, and delegate shift duties to care staff while supporting team training and development.
Safely manage, order, and administer medications in accordance with regulatory standards.
Review, update, and maintain detailed resident care plans and risk assessments.
Liaise effectively with external healthcare professionals, including GPs, district nursing teams, and resident families.
Help create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment that respects each resident's dignity and choices.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a warm-hearted, compassionate leader with strong team-management abilities and a commitment to individualised care.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Experience: Proven care experience in a residential care home setting.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead care teams, make sound operational decisions, and support staff.
Attributes: Compassionate, organized, and dedicated with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE
Competitive Pay: £16.18 per hour.
True Flexibility: Flexible bank shifts across days and nights to suit your availability.
Career Progression: Free ongoing learning, development, and pathways into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing roles.
Wellbeing & Perks: Access to wellbeing support tools, retail/leisure discounts, and employee recognition schemes ('Employee of the Month' and 'Refer a Friend' bonuses).