Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Hazel Lodge Care Home, 63 North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HW
Pay Rate: £15.28 per hour
Hours: 44.00 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts
About the Role
As a Residential Senior Carer, you’ll look after the varying needs of our residents to enable us to deliver exceptional, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of care staff, which includes providing training, conducting supervisions, and delegating duties on shift.
Your role will also involve supporting with the administration and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising closely with GPs, district nursing teams, and families. Always respecting resident dignity and preferences, you will play a vital part in maintaining a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.
About You
To join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you will need:
An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Previous experience in a residential care setting.
Proven team leadership skills and the ability to make sound, independent decisions supporting resident wellbeing.
A warm-hearted, compassionate disposition and commitment to individualised care.
With ongoing training opportunities, many of our Senior Carers progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or onto 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 professional development for all roles
Access to dedicated wellbeing and support tools
A wide range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend