Senior Carer (urgent hiring - no sponsorship)
| Posting date: | 16 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Towcester, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Skill Workers Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Title: Senior Carer
Job Summary:
Senior Carers provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in settings such as care homes, hospitals, and community environments. In addition to delivering hands-on care, they take on supervisory responsibilities, ensuring care standards are maintained, supporting junior staff, and assisting in the coordination of care services. Senior Carers play a key role in promoting the health, safety, dignity, and wellbeing of service users.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient/Service User Care:
Assist individuals with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
Promote independence, dignity, and person-centred care at all times
Provide emotional and physical support to service users
Monitor, observe, and report any changes in health or behaviour to senior clinical staff
Support with medication administration in line with training and company policies
Clinical & Care Support:
Assist with basic clinical tasks such as recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
Support care planning by contributing to assessments and reviews
Ensure care plans are followed accurately by all staff
Leadership & Supervision:
Supervise, guide, and support Healthcare Assistants and junior care staff
Lead shifts and ensure appropriate staffing and task allocation
Provide mentoring, training support, and performance feedback to team members
Act as a point of contact between staff and management
Medical & Team Support:
Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
Assist in preparing equipment and supporting care procedures
Ensure accurate documentation of care and compliance with regulatory standards
Hygiene & Safety:
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for service users
Follow infection prevention and control procedures
Ensure all health and safety and safeguarding policies are adhered to
Administrative & Communication Duties:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and reports
Communicate effectively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Assist in care coordination, appointments, and service delivery planning
Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld
Training & Development:
Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Support the training and induction of new staff
Stay informed on best practices and regulatory requirements in care
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 3 preferred)
Medication administration training (desirable)
Previous experience in a care setting, with leadership or senior role experience preferred
Good understanding of care standards, safeguarding, and health and safety
Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Compassionate, patient-focused, and empathetic approach
Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods
Ability to assist with moving and handling of service users
Ability to work in environments involving physical and emotional demands
Work Environment:
Senior Carers typically work in care homes, hospitals, or community settings. The role may involve shift work, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on service needs.
Job Summary:
Senior Carers provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in settings such as care homes, hospitals, and community environments. In addition to delivering hands-on care, they take on supervisory responsibilities, ensuring care standards are maintained, supporting junior staff, and assisting in the coordination of care services. Senior Carers play a key role in promoting the health, safety, dignity, and wellbeing of service users.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient/Service User Care:
Assist individuals with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility
Promote independence, dignity, and person-centred care at all times
Provide emotional and physical support to service users
Monitor, observe, and report any changes in health or behaviour to senior clinical staff
Support with medication administration in line with training and company policies
Clinical & Care Support:
Assist with basic clinical tasks such as recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
Support care planning by contributing to assessments and reviews
Ensure care plans are followed accurately by all staff
Leadership & Supervision:
Supervise, guide, and support Healthcare Assistants and junior care staff
Lead shifts and ensure appropriate staffing and task allocation
Provide mentoring, training support, and performance feedback to team members
Act as a point of contact between staff and management
Medical & Team Support:
Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals
Assist in preparing equipment and supporting care procedures
Ensure accurate documentation of care and compliance with regulatory standards
Hygiene & Safety:
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for service users
Follow infection prevention and control procedures
Ensure all health and safety and safeguarding policies are adhered to
Administrative & Communication Duties:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and reports
Communicate effectively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Assist in care coordination, appointments, and service delivery planning
Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld
Training & Development:
Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Support the training and induction of new staff
Stay informed on best practices and regulatory requirements in care
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 3 preferred)
Medication administration training (desirable)
Previous experience in a care setting, with leadership or senior role experience preferred
Good understanding of care standards, safeguarding, and health and safety
Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Compassionate, patient-focused, and empathetic approach
Ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods
Ability to assist with moving and handling of service users
Ability to work in environments involving physical and emotional demands
Work Environment:
Senior Carers typically work in care homes, hospitals, or community settings. The role may involve shift work, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on service needs.