Senior Carer (Residential Care Home) - Bank

Organization: Barchester Healthcare (Highfield Care Home) via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Highfield Care Home, Lakeside Approach, Tadcaster, LS24 9PG

Job Type: Bank / Casual (Flexible working, Days or Nights available)

Hourly Pay: £17.29 per hour

Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Job Introduction

Take the next step in your social care career and lead with compassion in a flexible, supportive role where you can truly empower both residents and your team!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit an experienced and dedicated Bank Residential Senior Carer at Highfield Care Home in Tadcaster.

Offering true schedule flexibility to cover shifts as needed, this role provides an exceptional platform to lead a care team, support clinical needs, and progress toward senior care pathways like Care Practitioners or nursing.

About the Role

As a Bank Senior Carer, you’ll oversee person-centred care delivery and provide hands-on support to residents. Key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership: Leading a shift of care staff, which includes providing supervisions, delegating duties, and supporting ongoing training.
Clinical Support: Administering and ordering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, and conducting detailed risk assessments.
Multidisciplinary Liaison: Collaborating closely with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident family members to ensure holistic care.
Dignity & Environment: Respecting resident preferences and helping foster a warm, welcoming, and vibrant home environment.

About You

We are looking for a warm-hearted and capable leader who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience: Previous experience working within a residential care setting alongside proven team leadership skills.
Attributes: Decisive, compassionate, highly organized, and committed to delivering individualized, high-quality care.

Why Join Barchester Healthcare?

Competitive hourly rate (£17.29 per hour) with flexible bank working patterns
Free training and career development pathways (including progression to nursing or Care Practitioner roles)
Access to employee wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and savings
Recognition programs including ‘Employee of the Month’, ‘Long Service Awards’, and unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses