Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Senior Carer – Residential Care Home

Location: Burwood Grange Care Home (Seven Hills Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4DD)

Pay: £16.89 per hour

Hours: 44.00 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)

Shift: Days

About the Role

Are you an experienced Senior Carer holding an NVQ Level 3 looking for a full-time, permanent day leadership position (44 hours/week) with competitive pay (£16.89/hr) and clear pathways for career progression?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a permanent Senior Carer on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to lead the day residential care team at Burwood Grange Care Home in Walton-on-Thames.

In this key supervisory role, you will lead care staff on shift, oversee medication management, update resident care plans, and ensure that exceptional, person-centered care is delivered throughout the day. As a team leader, you will foster a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents while serving as a primary point of contact for external healthcare professionals and visiting families.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Team Management: Delegate shift duties, supervise care staff, conduct 1-to-1 supervisions, and support ongoing team training on day shifts.

• Medication Administration: Safely manage, order, and administer medication in strict accordance with policy and regulatory standards.

• Care Planning & Governance: Review and update resident care plans, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and maintain clear CQC-compliant documentation.

• Multidisciplinary Liaison: Communicate effectively with GPs, district nursing teams, social workers, and resident family members.

• Person-Centered Care: Uphold resident dignity, independence, and preferences at all times while helping create a lively, comfortable care environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (essential).

• Experience: Proven experience in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership and shift delegation capabilities.

• Clinical Skills: Medication management competence, care plan development experience, and sound risk assessment knowledge.

• Attributes: Compassionate, decision-minded, warm-hearted, and dedicated to delivering individualized, dignified care.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Earnings: £16.89 per hour on a full-time 44-hour weekly permanent day schedule.

• Career Growth Pathways: Strong progression opportunities to advance into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or nursing qualifications.

• Free Continuous Learning: Access comprehensive professional training and skill development supported by a top UK care provider.

• Perks & Savings: Generous retail, supermarket, travel, and leisure savings discounts.

• Recognition & Wellbeing: Eligibility for 'Employee of the Month' rewards, 'Long Service Awards', health support tools, and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.