Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Peterborough
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Social Care
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SKILLS

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care Team leadership Medication administration Care planning and risk assessment Liaising with healthcare professionals Person-centred care Residential care experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a Bank Residential Senior Carer to join their care home in Peterborough.

  • Salary: £16.60 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Location: Peterborough, PE7 8NF
  • Closing date: 04 July 2026

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Bank Residential Senior Carer at a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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!

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a well-established care provider in the UK, operating numerous care homes dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care for elderly residents. They offer a range of services, including residential and nursing care, tailored to meet the diverse needs of each individual. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself on creating warm, homely environments where residents can enjoy a high quality of life. The company emphasizes professional development and career growth for its staff, providing opportunities for ongoing training and advancement. As a leading care provider, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to maintaining high standards of care and continuously striving to improve its services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

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: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Peterborough, PE7 8NF
Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/
Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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