Senior Care Leader: Mentoring & Community Support

Wetherby Home Care Ltd; Wetherby; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby Home Care Ltd in the community care sector is seeking an experienced Senior Carer to support carers and clients in and around York. You will lead by example, deliver a high standard of care, supervise delivery, ensure policy compliance, and help develop care plans with the team.

You will mentor colleagues to raise performance and maintain compassionate practice. The role includes on-call duties, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring and dependable nature.
• Someone who takes pride in providing excellent care.
• Someone confident supporting and mentoring other carers

Responsibilities

• Carry out direct observations and provide accurate feedback.
• Conduct spot checks and provide detailed feedback.
• Complete client calls as required.
• Attend client assessments and introductions.
• Collaborate with carers to enhance performance and provide feedback.
• Help keep care plans updated, ensuring folders are organized and stocked.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Assist in the distribution of MAR charts, medications, etc., ensuring MAR charts are accurate and up to date.
• Work with managers to tailor services to meet individual needs.
• Regular shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Cover sickness outside of normal availability when necessary.
• Assist with administrative tasks (answering phones, scheduling rotas, writing MAR charts).
• Attend Senior Carer and staff meetings.
• Senior Carers must comply with privacy policy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Caring and dependable

Mentoring other carers

Job description

Wetherby Home Care Ltd in the community care sector is seeking an experienced Senior Carer to support carers and clients in and around York. You will lead by example, deliver a high standard of care, supervise delivery, ensure policy compliance, and help develop care plans with the team.

You will mentor colleagues to raise performance and maintain compassionate practice. The role includes on-call duties, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to ongoing training.