Senior Care Worker (Drivers Only)

THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR SPONSORED CANDIDATES 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.