Senior Support Worker Careline Lifestyles - Wilkinson Park Harbottle, England, GB
Location: Harbottle, Morpeth
Salary: £13.63 per hour
Job Type: Permanent / On-site
Shift: Nights, 40 hours per week
Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles
- Permanent, full-time contract with guaranteed hours
- Comprehensive support for professional development and career progression
- Access to a range of health, well-being, and employee assistance benefits
- Free onsite parking and uniform provided
- Company pension scheme
- Supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment
About the Role
We are looking for a committed, knowledgeable, and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Harbottle, Morpeth. In this vital role, you will support the management team and take an active lead in overseeing a team of Support Workers to ensure that every resident receives the highest possible standard of person-centred care.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing hands-on support with daily living activities, encouraging independence, and safeguarding the dignity and well-being of each individual. You will also take on key clinical responsibilities such as administering medication, contributing to care planning, and ensuring accurate documentation.
You will play a central role in creating a homely, nurturing environment by coordinating meaningful activities, supporting residents with mobility and personal care, and liaising closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external professionals. This is a role where your leadership skills and commitment to exceptional care can make a real and lasting difference in people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and support Support Workers to maintain outstanding standards of care
- Deliver compassionate personal care while promoting residents' independence, dignity, and choices
- Organise, coordinate, and participate in enriching activities, outings, and social opportunities
- Attend MDT (multidisciplinary team) meetings and contribute actively to assessments and care planning
- Administer medication safely in line with internal policies and legal frameworks
- Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records, including daily notes and incident reports
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating individual care plans and risk assessments
- Support residents with mobility, physical disabilities, and rehabilitation activities
- Assist during mealtimes, ensuring residents receive appropriate nutritional support
- Uphold stringent hygiene and infection-control standards throughout the home
- Report any changes in residents' health, behaviour, or needs promptly and appropriately
- Level 3 Safe Handling of Medication Certificate (evidence required)
- Previous experience and relevant qualifications within a care or medical setting
- A caring, patient, and empathetic approach with a genuine desire to help others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to provide leadership, support colleagues, and maintain high-quality care standards
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations
Additional Information
Safeguarding: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this position.
Please ensure you can commute to this location before applying - Please note there is no public transportation to this location.
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Contact Details:
Careline Lifestyles - Wilkinson Park Recruitment Team
