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 dayAbout 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.
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Senior Carer / Team Leader employer: Milverton Nursing Homes
Join our compassionate team at a well-established nursing home in Surbiton, where we prioritise high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment. We offer competitive pay, full training, and opportunities for career development, all within a friendly atmosphere that values teamwork and kindness. With benefits like paid breaks, free lunches, and enhanced weekend pay, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment while making a positive impact on residents' lives.
