Senior Carer - Residential Care Home
About this role
Senior Carer – Residential Care Home
Location: Silverbirch House Care Home (19 Tovey Green, Guildford, GU3 3FF)
Pay: £16.89 per hour
Hours: 44.00 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)
Shift: Days
About the Role
Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Senior Carer looking to step into a vibrant leadership role with clear pathways for career progression?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a full-time Senior Carer on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the team at Silverbirch House Care Home in Guildford.
In this essential leadership position, you will lead a team of dedicated care staff on shift, ensuring residents receive person-centered care that upholds their dignity and choices. From supervising shift teams and managing care plans to overseeing medication administration and liaising with healthcare professionals, your leadership will foster a safe, warm, and engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise care staff, delegating daily shift duties effectively.
Care Planning & Compliance: Review, update, and maintain comprehensive resident care plans and risk assessments.
Medication Management: Safely administer, record, and order medication in line with care standards and home policies.
MDT Collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for GPs, district nursing teams, social care workers, and family members.
Resident Wellbeing: Ensure every resident receives respectful, individual care that enhances their daily living experience.
About You
Qualifications: NVQ / SVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (Essential).
Experience: Proven experience working in a residential care setting with demonstrated team leadership abilities.
Key Skills: Strong decision-making skills, clinical awareness, and effective communication.
Qualities: Warm-hearted, compassionate, and deeply committed to dignity and individual choice in care delivery.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Salary: £16.89 per hour on a full-time 44-hour weekly permanent contract.
Clear Career Pathways: Structured opportunities to progress into Care Practitioner, Care Community Lead, or Nursing roles.
Free Learning & Development: Free access to continuous training and professional qualifications.
Employee Perks: Retail, leisure, and everyday savings discounts.
Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to wellbeing tools, 'Employee of the Month' rewards, 'Long Service Awards', and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus program.