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.

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