Job Advertisement: Bank Residential Senior Carer

Position Overview

Role: Senior Carer - Residential Care Home - Bank (Casual / Flexible)
Location: Washington Grange Care Home, Burnhope Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8HZ
Pay Rate: £16.22 per hour
Employment Type: Bank (Casual, part-time with flexible working hours to cover needs such as annual leave or sick leave)
Shift: Days or Nights Available
Closing Date: 15 September 2026

About the Role

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a flexible leadership role where you can guide a dedicated team and make a profound difference in residents' daily lives?

Working as a Bank Residential Senior Carer through our supportive bridge staffing agency on behalf of Barchester Healthcare, you will lead care staff on shift, oversee medication administration and ordering, review care plans and risk assessments, and liaise closely with GPs, nursing teams, and families. Your leadership will ensure residents receive top-tier, person-centred care in a warm and vibrant environment.

Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)

Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff on shift, delegating duties and supporting training.
Support with the safe administering and ordering of medication.
Review, update, and implement resident care plans and detailed risk assessments.
Liaise professionally with GPs, district nursing teams, and resident family members.
Uphold resident dignity and help foster a warm, welcoming environment across flexible day or night shifts.

Candidate Requirements (What You'll Need)

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Previous experience working within a residential care setting.
Proven team leadership skills and the ability to make confident, appropriate decisions for resident wellbeing.
A warm-hearted, compassionate, and person-centred approach.
Note: Excellent opportunities for career progression into Care Practitioners, Community Leads, or nursing pathways through ongoing training!

Rewards & Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £16.22.
True Flexibility: Casual bank contract structure offering freedom over your schedule as and when cover is required.
Professional Growth: Free training, development, and structured career advancement pathways.
Perks & Recognition: Wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, "Employee of the Month" awards, "Long Service Awards," and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.