Senior Carer

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Carer to join our dynamic evening and day team. In this vital role, you will lead and support care delivery within a care home environment, ensuring residents receive compassionate, personalised, and high-quality care. Your leadership will foster a positive atmosphere, promote independence, and uphold the highest standards of safety and well-being. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about senior care who thrives in a supervisory role and enjoys making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior care staff and students, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent, excellent care delivery
• Develop, review, and update individual care plans tailored to each resident’s needs and preferences
• Assist residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, medication management, and nutrition
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, incidents, and resident progress in compliance with regulatory standards
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Lead by example in promoting a respectful, caring environment that encourages independence and dignity
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, safeguarding policies, and infection control procedures
• On-call duties to support evening and night team

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior, elderly care within a care home setting with supervisory or leadership responsibilities
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to develop and implement detailed care plans aligned with individual needs
• Valid driving license is preferred.
• Demonstrated supervising experience with the ability to motivate and lead a team of carers
• Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation, reporting, and communication purposes
• Knowledge of current regulations related to adult social care and safeguarding practices

Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We value leadership that inspires confidence while delivering compassionate care that truly makes a difference. Work to our ethos of 'a home from home', continuous learning enviroment and leading through research.

Pay: £15.80-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Work Location: In person