Senior Care Assistant (Flexible Shifts)

Staffscanner Ltd.; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast pay

Total flexibility

No paperwork

Free training

Refer a friend

Job summary

Staffscanner Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Carer to lead care teams and deliver high-quality, person-centred care across flexible shifts.

You will supervise Care Assistants, provide hands-on personal care, and help ensure clients receive safe, compassionate support that preserves dignity and independence. We offer fast pay, total flexibility with shifts, no paperwork, free online training, and refer-a-friend rewards.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available
• At least 6 months’ UK-based care experience within the last 2 years
• Senior Carer experience
• Moving and handling experience
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Professional, compassionate and team-focused approach
• UK driving licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Care Assistants during shifts
• Deliver personal care and support
• Administer medication where trained
• Complete accurate care records
• Escalate changes in health or wellbeing
• Promote safeguarding and best practice

Skills

Care team leadership

Medication administration

Record keeping

Moving & handling

DBS clearance

Job description

Senior Carer

Hours: Flexible

Start: ASAP

About the Role

We’re looking for experienced Senior Carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and leading care teams. You’ll help ensure individuals receive safe, compassionate care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Care Assistants during shifts
• Deliver personal care and support
• Administer medication where trained
• Complete accurate care records
• Escalate changes in health or wellbeing
• Promote safeguarding and best practice

Why work with Staffscanner?

• Fast pay - within 48 hours of completing your shift
• Total flexibility - choose shifts that suit you
• No paperwork - manage everything through our app
• Free training - develop your skills online
• Refer a friend - earn up to £200 per successful referral*

What we need from you

• Right to work in the UK - no sponsorship available
• At least 6 months’ UK-based care experience within the last 2 years
• Senior Carer experience
• Moving and handling experience
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Professional, compassionate and team-focused approach
• UK driving licence preferred

Looking for regular hours?

We’re particularly keen to hear from Senior Carers who are looking to commit to around 25 hours per week. If you’re looking for fewer hours or greater flexibility, we’d still love to hear from you, as we have a range of other shift opportunities available.

Important: Overseas care experience cannot be accepted. Pay varies by shift, from standard day rates through to bank holiday rates.

About Staffscanner

Staffscanner is a technology-enabled healthcare staffing platform connecting care professionals with flexible shifts across the UK. Through our easy-to-use app, you can discover, book and manage shifts with trusted healthcare providers.