Senior Carer

Senior Carer – Days

Location: Oakwood, Leeds
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent after probation
Shift Pattern: Day shifts, including every other weekend

Brookes HC Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior Carer to join a small, friendly care home in the Oakwood area of Leeds.

The home supports up to 22 residents with a range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Residents range in age from their 40s through to older adults, so this is a varied and rewarding role within a supportive care environment.

The Role:

As Senior Carer, you will support the day-to-day running of shifts and help ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care.

Duties will include:

* Leading and supporting care staff on shift

* Administering medication safely and accurately

* Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs

* Completing care records and documentation

* Supporting residents with dementia, learning disabilities and mental health needs

* Reporting any changes in residents’ needs or wellbeing

* Liaising with senior staff, families and healthcare professionals where required

* Promoting dignity, independence and choice

* Helping maintain a warm, safe and friendly home environment

The Candidate:

We are looking for someone who has:

* Previous care experience within a care home or residential setting

* Experience as a Senior Carer, Team Leader or experienced Care Assistant

* Confidence administering medication

* The ability to lead and support a team on shift

* Good communication and documentation skills

* A caring, reliable and professional approach

* Flexibility to work every other weekend

* The right to work in the UK

Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced carer looking for a Senior Carer role in Leeds, please apply today and Leah from Brookes HC Recruitment will be in touch.

senior carer / senior health care assistant / senior care assistant / senior support worker / senior HCA / team leader / care assistant / support worker
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed