Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Carer (Residential)
Are you an experienced care professional looking for an empowering permanent leadership role where you can guide a dedicated team, champion person-centred support, and advance your career?
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to help find a dedicated Senior Carer for Felbridge Manor Care Home in Copthorne, West Sussex.
Position Details
Location: Felbridge Manor Care Home, Turners Hill Road, Copthorne, RH10 3EP
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
Hours: 33.00 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
About the Role
As a Residential Senior Carer, you will look after the diverse needs of residents to ensure top-tier, person-centred care. Taking charge on shift, you will lead, train, supervise, and delegate duties to your team while managing medication, updating care plans, and collaborating closely with GPs, nursing teams, and families.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise a team of care staff, handling shift delegations and staff training.
Administer and order medication safely while reviewing care plans and risk assessments.
Liaise professionally with healthcare professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Foster a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment that respects resident dignity.
About You
To join us as a Senior Carer, you will bring:
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Experience: Proven background in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership skills.
Attributes: Warm-hearted, compassionate, decisive, and eager to grow (with clear career pathways into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing).
The Rewards Package
Barchester offers a sector-leading rewards package to recognize your hard work, including:
Competitive pay at £16.00 per hour
Free training and development for all roles, supporting long-term career progression
Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support tools
A wide range of retail discounts and savings
‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’
Unlimited access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme