Senior Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Farnham Common; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Farnham Common is seeking a Relief Senior Carer to lead a team, ensuring outstanding care and dignity for residents. Responsibilities include planning care and reviewing care plans while supporting a team of carers. Candidates should have experience in residential care and an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a residential care setting.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not essential.
• Natural ability to get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager and lead a team of carers.
• Plan and implement care for residents.
• Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed.
• Manage time between supporting the team and residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Problem-solving skills

Experience in residential care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Relief Senior Carer

Location: Farnham Common, Near Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3HU

Pay rate: £13.90 per hour

Contracted hours: Relief

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager and lead a team of carers to deliver outstanding care to residents.
• Plan and implement care that gives residents a sense of security, dignity and independence.
• Ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Manage time between supporting the team and ensuring the wellbeing of residents.

About the Role

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Farnham Common House care home provides a home-from-home environment with 50 rooms across four wings and access to communal and outdoor space for social activities.

Benefits and Environment

• Competitive salary
• Training and development opportunities
• PPE and daily testing to keep colleagues safe
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000 for successful referrals
• Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme with discounts

About You

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, such as delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s, but this is not essential. What is important is that you are a positive role model with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. You are supportive, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care, confident taking charge and able to use your initiative to resolve problems and address queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, you could be the next to join us. Apply and start your career with us today.