Senior Care Worker (Drivers Only)

About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Worker to support the Team Leader/Care Manager in the day-to-day management of our care services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising staff, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring that all service users receive safe, effective, and person-centred support. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Key Responsibilities · Support the Team Leader/Care Manager in the daily operation and organisation of care services. · Supervise healthcare staff to ensure high-quality care and professional standards are maintained. · Identify knowledge gaps, competency issues, or poor practice and provide guidance and support to staff. · Work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and current healthcare regulations. · Participate in the on-call rota to support service delivery when required. · Assist with the coordination and scheduling of care services. · Provide regular updates and reports to the Team Leader/Care Manager. · Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervisions, and service user reviews. · Support the induction, shadowing, and mentoring of new staff members. · Ensure all care records, reports, and documentation are completed accurately and maintained in line with organisational policies. · Maintain accurate electronic and manual records. · Ensure medication records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with relevant policies and procedures. · Monitor and manage the ordering of care supplies, including medications and incontinence products. · Liaise professionally with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies. · Provide assistance with the personal and physical care of service users when required, ensuring dignity, respect, and person-centred care. Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of service users and staff at all times. What We’re Looking For · Knowledge of healthcare regulations and care standards. · Knowledge of care planning, medication management and safeguarding procedures · Have an excellent level of written and spoken communication in English and interpersonal skills. · Must be a driver with own use of vehicle. · Must be conversant with Microsoft office packages and emails. · Must be able to work well within a team environment and be professional at all times. · Have experience in the care sector – a minimum of 12 months. · To be able to organise and time manage effectively. · Be reliable and flexible. · Have a high attention to detail. · Work on your own initiative. · To have good mentorship skills. · Minimum Level 3 in Health and Social care or working towards achieving. · Be able to deal with emergencies and difficult situations whilst displaying empathy, understanding and respect. · Right to Work in the UK · Valid Enhanced DBS What We Offer · Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications · Paid training and ongoing professional development · Opportunities for career progression and promotion · Supportive management and team environment · Flexible working patterns where possible · Pension scheme · Paid annual leave / holiday entitlement · Access to employee support and wellbeing programmes · Uniform provided Opportunities to gain recognised health and social care qualifications · A rewarding role making a real difference Hours · 37.5 hrs Full Time/Permanent (Set pattern of work over a four week rota) £14.20 per hour · If you’re passionate about high-quality home care and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please note we are not offering sponsorship at this time for this position.