Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Whitewater Place Care Home (Meadow Rise, Odiham, RG29 1GJ)
Pay: £16.00 per hour + £750 Golden Hello Bonus*
Hours: 33.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Days
About the Role
Are you an experienced residential care leader holding an NVQ Level 3 who is looking for a permanent day position with a welcome bonus and clear career advancement pathways?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a permanent Residential Senior Carer on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the care team at Whitewater Place Care Home in Odiham.
In this key supervisory role, you will take responsibility for leading, training, and guiding a team of care staff while delegating duties on shift. You will also manage medication ordering and administration, update individual resident care plans and risk assessments, and serve as a primary point of contact for GPs, district nursing teams, and family members.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, train, supervise, and delegate shift duties to care assistants to maintain high standards of person-centered care.
Medication & Care Planning: Safely administer and order medications, update resident care plans, and conduct thorough clinical risk assessments.
Multidisciplinary Liaison: Coordinate closely with external healthcare professionals—including GPs and district nurses—and maintain open communication with residents' families.
Dignified Care: Champion resident dignity, choice, and personal preferences, contributing to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant care home culture.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience: Proven supervisory background in a residential care home setting, with hands-on experience in medication management and care planning.
Leadership Capabilities: Strong decision-making skills, team delegation experience, and the ability to handle multidisciplinary communication effectively.
Attributes: Compassionate, warm-hearted, reliable, and committed to high-standard elderly care.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Pay & Bonus: £16.00 per hour on a predictable 33-hour weekly day contract, plus a £750 Golden Hello bonus*.
Free Training & Career Growth: Continuous learning and structured career progression pathways into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing roles.
Perks & Savings: Generous retail, supermarket, travel, and leisure savings discounts.
Recognition: Opportunities for 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'.
Wellbeing & Referrals: Access to mental health tools and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.