Location: Leicester, LE4
Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Shifts: 7:45am–8:15pm and 7:45pm–8:15am
Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for an established residential care service in Leicester.
This is a full-time role working a mixture of day and night shifts. Applicants must be genuinely flexible to work both shift patterns, as candidates seeking days-only or nights-only positions cannot be considered.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the team and coordinating the delivery of care during your shift
* Delegating responsibilities and supporting less-experienced colleagues
* Administering medication safely and completing the necessary records
* Providing person-centred support and personal care
* Following and updating care plans and risk assessments
* Completing accurate daily notes, incident records and handovers
* Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns
* Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns
* Helping maintain a safe, supportive and well-organised service
To be considered, you must:
* Have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Carer or Care Team Leader
* Have experience leading and supporting a care team
* Hold medication training and be confident administering medication
* Be able to work both day and night shifts
* Be reliable, organised and confident making decisions during a shift
* Have strong written and verbal communication skills
* Be comfortable providing personal care
* Already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
What’s on offer:
* £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
* Approximately 40 hours per week
* Full-time, regular hours
* Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
If you meet the requirements and can work a flexible mixture of day and night shifts, please apply with your current CV.
Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£12.80 - £13.00 per hour