Senior Carer

SERENCROFT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Blue Light Card Eligibility

Employee of the Quarter

Tickets/vouchers for brands

Job summary

Serencroft Care Homes, Romford, is seeking a Senior Carer to lead and coordinate personal care at Gable Court. You will supervise care staff on shift, support delivery of care plans, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a busy care home environment.

The role requires experience in a care setting, right to work in the UK, and DBS clearance. An NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising others is desirable.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards is an advantage.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of personal care for residents.
• Supervise, support and mentor care staff on shift.
• Administer medication safely and accurately per policy.
• Review and update care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor health and wellbeing and escalate concerns.
• Induct and train new and junior staff.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow infection control procedures.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice in care.

Skills

Supervising others

Care coordination

Communication

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer

Hours: 33 hours per week, part-time

Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour

Location: Gable Court Care Home, Romford, RM6 4AZ

About Us

Serencroft Care Homes is an independent care provider operating five residential and nursing homes across England, including Gable Court in Romford. We are CQC-regulated and B Corp certified, and we work in partnership with NHS commissioners and local universities to provide high-quality, person-centred care. We're looking for an experienced, compassionate Senior Carer to help lead the delivery of high-quality care for the residents and staff who call Gable Court home.

The Role

As our Senior Carer, you'll take a lead role in delivering and coordinating personal care for residents at Gable Court, supervising and supporting care staff on shift. You'll help ensure the home meets health and safety standards — playing an important behind-the-scenes role in the comfort and wellbeing of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of personal care to residents in line with their individual care plans
• Supervise, support and mentor care staff during shifts, providing clinical and practical guidance
• Administer medication safely and accurately, in line with home policy and training
• Carry out and review care plans and risk assessments, updating them as residents' needs change
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, escalating any concerns to senior management or healthcare professionals promptly
• Support the induction and training of new and junior care staff
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records in line with home procedures
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and choice in all aspects of their care

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Carer or Health Care Assistant, with experience supervising others, is desirable
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards) is an advantage
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Confidence leading and supervising a care team
• Experience within a care home, healthcare or similarly regulated environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.

What We Offer

• A varied, hands-on role within a supportive, values-led care home team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities within a multi-site care group
• Full induction
• Potential to take up NVQ once successfully completing probation period.
• A supportive value led team environment
• Refer a Friend bonus - up to £200!
• Blue Light Card Eligibility
• Employee of the quarter - opportunity to potentially win tickets to sporting events or purchasing vouchers for amazing brands and so much more!

Serencroft Care Homes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of background