Senior Carer / Team Leader at Milverton Nursing Homes, Surbiton

Job Title: Senior Carer / Team Leader

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

Salary: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time - 36 hours a week (flexibility to work days and nights)

About us:

Milverton is a friendly and well-established 30-bed nursing home committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, safe, and supportive environment. Our dedicated team works together to ensure every resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff, where kindness, professionalism, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role:

We are looking for a caring, compassionate, and reliable care professional to join our team. You will play a vital role in supporting our residents and care team, utilising your knowledge and experience gained within a similar setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide safe, high-quality, and person-centred care in line with individual care plans
• Supervise and support care assistants, acting as a mentor and role model
• Administer medication safely and accurately (with relevant qualification)
• Ensure compliance with all care legislation, including CQC Fundamental Standards
• Promote dignity, independence, and personal choice for all residents
• A positive, caring individual who wants to make a difference every day

About you:

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:

• Previous supervisory experience (essential)
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) or willing to achieve
• Minimum of two years' experience working with older adults and individuals living with dementia
• Prior Senior Care Assistant experience (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of care legislation and best practice

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• A good standard of verbal and written English is essential
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities for career development
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Paid annual leave
• Pension scheme after three months' successful probation period
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Free lunch whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• Enhanced pay at the weekends

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and would like to join a dedicated care team, we would love to hear from you.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Mental Health Support, Support Coordinator, Elderly Care Assistant, Care Coordinator, Care Home Assistant, Care Home Worker, Support Care Worker, NVQ 2, Health & Social Care may also be considered for this role.