Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Felbridge Manor Care Home, Turners Hill Road, Copthorne, RH10 3EP
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
Hours: 33.00 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to find a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Senior Carer for Felbridge Manor Care Home.
Joining Barchester Healthcare through Supportive Bridge means stepping into a warm, vibrant, and rewarding environment where quality, person-centred care always comes first—supported by industry-leading career progression pathways.
About the Role
As a Residential Senior Carer, you will play a pivotal leadership role on shift, overseeing care staff and ensuring that all residents receive personalized, high-quality care that respects their dignity and choices.
Key Responsibilities:
Shift Leadership: Lead, train, supervise, and delegate duties to care staff during day shifts.
Medication Management: Assist with the accurate administration, ordering, and management of medication.
Care Planning & Assessments: Regularly review and update resident care plans and risk assessments.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaise effectively with GPs, district nursing teams, and family members.
Person-Centred Support: Maintain a welcoming and supportive home environment tailored to each resident's unique needs.
About You
We are seeking a warm-hearted, compassionate leader with strong decision-making abilities and a true commitment to resident well-being.
Requirements:
Qualification: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Experience: Proven experience in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership skills.
Skills: Strong decision-making, clear communication, and empathetic interpersonal skills.
Career Ambition: Enthusiasm for career progression—many Senior Carers progress into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing roles.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your leadership and dedication, you will receive a competitive wage alongside Barchester’s sector-leading benefits package:
Competitive Pay: £16.00 / hour (33 hrs/week, Permanent)
Career Progression: Free ongoing training and clear pathways into practitioner and nursing roles
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive employee wellbeing tools and support networks
Perks & Savings: Generous retail discounts, savings, and 'Employee of the Month' awards
Referral Scheme: Unlimited bonuses through the 'Refer a Friend' initiative
Long Service Awards