Senior Carer | £29,500 | Full Time in Bath

Announcement: Expansion of Our Senior Carer Team

Following the continued success and positive impact of our Senior Carer role, Kelly Park Limited is pleased to announce the expansion of our team. We are now recruiting additional Senior Carers to support our growing services.

About Kelly Park Limited

Kelly Park Limited is a family-run organisation, established in August 1994, providing high-quality domiciliary care, reablement support, and extra care services to vulnerable adults and children across County Durham & Sunderland. We work in partnership with organisations such as Skills for Care and Durham County Council's Care Academy, CQC, Local Authorities, and NHS ensuring continuous professional development and a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of our service users. Our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centred care, enabling individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life within their own homes.

Understanding values important to us:

• Care – We prioritise the wellbeing of every Service User.
• Compassion – We deliver care with empathy, kindness, and respect.
• Competence – We ensure our team is skilled, knowledgeable, and confident.
• Communication – We promote clear, open, and respectful communication.
• Courage – We challenge poor practice and advocate for positive outcomes.
• Commitment – We are dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality care.

Geographical Areas:

• Barnard Castle
• Durham
• Consett
• Stanley
• Chester-le-Street
• Sunderland

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining direct care delivery with additional responsibilities supporting care coordination, quality assurance, risk management and reablement support.

Essential Requirement: Previous experience in domiciliary care and/or reablement care is essential.

Care Delivery:

• Promote independence and support Service Users within their own homes.
• Encourage active participation in all aspects of daily living.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and nutritional support.
• Support Service Users to attend appointments and access their local community.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.

Quality & Compliance:

• Conduct spot checks and monitor care delivery standards.
• Ensure visit compliance and accurate recording of care activities.
• Complete and audit documentation, including care records and logged events.

Operational Support:

• Provide support to Care Coordinators, including covering unplanned absences and annual leave.
• Assist with risk assessments and contribute to care planning processes.
• Act as a role model for care staff, promoting best practice and company values.

Monitor Care Goals & Outcomes:

• Monitor care delivery, person-centred goals and support required in line with care plan expectations.
• Liaise with Social Services and care professionals on the care needs of the Service User.
• Provide face-to-face support to those within their own homes with practical and support tasks.

Rotating Shift Pattern:

Our Senior Carers work a predictable and balanced four-week rota, designed to promote continuity of care while supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Weeks 1: Early Shifts 06:30 – 18:30 – Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Weeks 2: Early Shifts 06:30 – 18:30 – Wed, Thu, Fri
• Weeks 3: Late Shifts 10:30 – 22:30 – Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Weeks 4: Late Shifts 10:30 – 22:30 – Wed, Thu, Fri

Pattern: 4 days on / 3 days off (rotating)

Average: 42 hours per week

Flexibility: Get your work/life balance right with a reliable shift pattern and set-in-stone availability.

Birthdays: We believe that celebrating your birthday is a time for joy, relaxation, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. By offering this dedicated day off, we hope to show our appreciation for each team member and recognise the importance of work-life balance.

Education & Learning: Opportunities including online courses are available to you 24/7 through your mobile device, enabling you to grow your career. We also offer you the opportunity to study toward your Health & Social Care Diploma/NVQs.

Join Our Team: Joining a great team at Kelly Park, with our dedicated support network. We look for people who are:

• Trustworthy
• Compassionate
• Patient
• Adaptable
• Multiskilled (cooking & cleaning skills are a bonus)
• Communicative

Requirements: Along with a superhero personality, we also require a clear Enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references, which would be carried out during a potential job offer and onboarding.

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay is salaried at £29,500 per year; any additional work beyond working hours will be paid adhoc at £14.50 per hour.
• Guaranteed contracted hours enable financial security.
• Early Pay – no waiting for payday thanks to our bespoke service, allowing you to access your pay when you need it.
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• Pension scheme.
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro-rata).
• Training: full paid practical training including induction & shadowing will be provided.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Transport – Drivers only, must have a valid UK licence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.