At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide person-centred care and create engaging activities for residents.
- Company: Somerset Care, an award-winning not-for-profit care provider.
- Benefits: Enhanced pay for nights/weekends, free DBS, uniform, and discounts with Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 QCF in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards Level 3.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Location: Burnworthy House, South Petherton
Role type: Care Home
Shifts: 7.00am – 2.15pm and 2.00pm – 9.00pm, includes alternate weekends
Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing? Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer. Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:
- Connecting with people
- Making a difference
- Doing the right thing
By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.
About the role
As a Care Supervisor at Burnworthy House, you’ll play a crucial role in:
- Leading a team in providing person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia.
- Creating care plans, assisting residents through mealtimes, engaging in activities, and ensuring that the team follows best practices.
- Overseeing medication management and ensuring safe practices in medication administration and audits.
- Providing strong leadership and team leading, empowering your team to deliver the highest standards of care.
What we’re looking for:
- Level 2 QCF qualification in Health & Social Care (or those willing to work towards Level 3).
- Experience in care and support, including dementia care and residential care settings.
- Proven experience in team leading, providing leadership, conducting medication management, and working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Familiarity with end-to-end medication audits, ordering, and administering medication.
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
- A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people.
What you’ll get:
- Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications.
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays.
- Free DBS & uniform.
- Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts).
- Wagestream – access wages before payday.
- £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!).
Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!
Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
Care Supervisor (Burnworthy House) Days /Nights employer: Somerset Care Group
Somerset Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community through its values-driven approach. At Portcullis House in Langport, employees benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working hours, and a supportive work culture that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Somerset Care offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about enriching the lives of others.
