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Senior Carer - Residential Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Tenterden, TN30 6PY £16 a year Permanent Posted 5 August 2026 Apply by 3 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.

Closest occupation match: SOC 1232, Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills

Main duties of the job

This role involves looking after residents' needs in a Barchester care home to provide quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include leading a team of care staff, handling medication, updating care plans, and liaising with medical professionals and families. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in residential care, as well as team leadership and decision-making skills. Warm-heartedness, compassion, and commitment to individualized care are important. The position offers career development opportunities, with prospects for advancement to Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads, or nursing pathways.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an organization that values providing quality care that one would expect for their family and loved ones. They are dedicated to delivering person-centered care that focuses on the individual needs and dignity of their residents. Barchester Healthcare supports their employees with training and development opportunities, promoting a rewarding environment where staff can progress and grow in their careers. The organization also offers a range of benefits including access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and awards for employee of the month and long service.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1534231985

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tenterden

TN30 6PY

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Residential Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervisions and delegating duties on shift. You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessment, and liaising with GP's, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Residential Senior Care Assistant. You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our Residents. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to 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 development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tenterden

TN30 6PY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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