Senior Carer
Lead a small team delivering person-centred care in a residential home
About the role
As a Senior Carer you'll supervise and support care staff on shift, administer medication, and help maintain the highest standards of person-centred care. You'll act as a role model for the team and work closely with the registered manager on care planning, ensuring every resident is treated with dignity and compassion. This is an ideal step up for an experienced carer looking to lead.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor care staff on shift, delegating tasks and supporting handovers
- Administer and record medication safely in line with care plans and policy
- Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and daily care notes
- Support new staff through induction and act as a mentor
- Champion dignity, safeguarding and CQC compliance across the home
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a carer, with some senior or team leadership responsibilities
- Confidence with medication administration and care planning
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What we offer
- Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
- Flexible day shift options
- Ongoing training and a clear path towards team leader and beyond
- Holiday pay, pension and employee support line
- A supportive, friendly team and genuine career development
Top skills
Our values
Compassion
We treat everyone with kindness, empathy and genuine warmth, as we would our own family.
Dignity
Service users' privacy, choices and independence always come first. We support, never take over.
Reliability
The people we support can count on us to be there when we say we will, day or night, rain or shine.
Partnership
We work hand in hand with service users, their families and healthcare teams for joined-up care.
Does this sound like you?
You are a naturally supportive leader who inspires those around you through kindness and dedication. You take pride in championing the dignity of others and enjoy guiding your colleagues to reach their full potential. If you are a proactive, patient individual who thrives on making a genuine, positive difference, you will feel right at home here.
Please note: this role may evolve as technology, policies and contractual arrangements change, and duties may be varied from time to time without prior notice. We use AI to help analyse and process application data, but all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.