Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Location: Melbourn Springs Care Home, Hyacinth Drive, Melbourn, SG8 6FY

Pay Rate: £15.49 per hour

Hours: 33.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Days

Job Type: Permanent (Part-Time / Full-Time)

Recruiting Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

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At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect experienced care leaders and healthcare professionals with top-tier care environments across the UK. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Residential Senior Carer on behalf of Barchester Healthcare for Melbourn Springs Care Home in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Residential Senior Carer, you will lead shift delivery to ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centred care. Working 33 hours per week on day shifts, you will supervise care staff, oversee medication management, update care plans, and build strong professional relationships with healthcare partners and residents' families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of care staff on shift, delegating duties effectively.

• Conduct staff supervisions and foster a positive, supportive team environment.

• Administer, order, and manage medications safely in line with regulatory guidelines.

• Review, evaluate, and update resident care plans and risk assessments.

• Liaise with external healthcare professionals, including GPs and district nursing teams, as well as family members.

• Ensure resident dignity, choice, and privacy are respected at all times.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a warm-hearted, compassionate senior carer with proven team leadership skills and residential care experience.

Requirements & Qualifications:

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

• Experience: Previous experience working within a residential care setting.

• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, train, and motivate care teams, making sound decisions to support resident wellbeing.

• Attributes: Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a empathetic, person-centred approach.

WHAT WE OFFER / REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication and leadership, you will receive a competitive rate of pay plus an outstanding rewards package:

• Competitive Pay: £15.49 per hour (33 hours per week, Permanent Day Shifts).

• Career Growth: Free ongoing learning and development with clear career pathways toward Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing roles.

• Wellbeing Support: Access to physical and mental health wellbeing tools.

• Financial Perks: A wide range of retail discounts, savings, and local offers.

• Recognition Schemes: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards,’ and unlimited referral bonuses through the ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.