Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer

Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer

Full-Time 13 - 13 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead shifts and support a dedicated care team in delivering personalised care.
  • Company: Join a specialist residential service in beautiful Braunton, North Devon.
  • Benefits: Earn £12.80-£13.00 per hour with permanent employment and senior responsibilities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of adults with disabilities and neurological conditions.
  • Qualifications: Experience in care, shift leadership, and medication administration required.

The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.

Location: Braunton, North Devon

Pay: £12.80-£13.00 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shifts: Days and nights according to the service rota

The Brookes Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker or Senior Carer for a specialist residential care service in Braunton. The service supports adults whose needs arise from physical disabilities and long-term neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, dysphagia and learning disabilities. Support is personalised around each individual's needs, wishes and aspirations, with a focus on independence, confidence and community involvement.

The role involves taking responsibility for leading shifts and supporting the wider care team to deliver safe, respectful and person‑centred care. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and coordinating the staff team during allocated shifts
  • Administering medication safely and accurately
  • Completing medication records and associated documentation
  • Supporting colleagues with care delivery and decision-making
  • Providing personal care and practical support where required
  • Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans
  • Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
  • Monitoring individuals and reporting changes or concerns
  • Completing accurate daily records and effective handovers
  • Supporting new or less‑experienced members of staff
  • Responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies
  • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct

About you:

  • Previous experience within care, support work or a similar setting
  • Experience leading shifts or taking senior responsibility
  • Medication administration experience
  • A good understanding of safeguarding and person‑centred care
  • Strong communication and record‑keeping skills
  • The ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions
  • A reliable, compassionate and professional approach
  • Flexibility to work according to the service rota

Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries would be beneficial.

What is available?

  • £12.80-£13.00 per hour
  • Permanent employment
  • Senior responsibility and shift‑lead duties
  • The opportunity to work within a specialist residential service
  • A varied role combining direct support, medication and team leadership

Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer employer: Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd

As a Support Worker with us, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of residents with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We offer a supportive work culture that values your contributions, provides comprehensive training, and encourages personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant community, our organisation prioritises employee well-being and offers flexible hours, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd

Contact Details:

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer

Leadership Skills
Medication Administration
Person-Centred Care
Safeguarding Knowledge
Communication Skills
Record-Keeping Skills
Decision-Making Skills