Senior Carer

crooton; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month / Long Service

Job summary

crooton in Kettering, United Kingdom, is seeking a Residential Senior Carer. You will lead a care team on shift, delivering person-centred care and supporting residents with warmth and professionalism.

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required, with experience in residential care and strong leadership. Opportunities for ongoing training and progression are available to dedicated staff members.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Proven team leadership skills and decisive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care staff team on shift, with training and supervision.
• Assist with administering and ordering medication and care plans.
• Review risk assessments and liaise with GPs, district nurses and families.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Kettering, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/09/2026

Salary: £15.21 per hour - Days or Nights available + Bank

Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Shift times - 8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am

Location: Kettering, NN15 7JZ

ABOUT THE ROLE

£750 Golden Hello is one of the ways you will be rewarded when you join in this role.

As a Residential Senior Carer, you’ll look after the different needs of our clients and residents to enable to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.You will be responsible for leading a team of care staff, which will include training, supervision and delegating duties on shift.You will also support with the administering and ordering of medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans and risk assessments, and liaising with GP’s, district nursing teams and resident family members.Like everyone, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of residents as well as playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join as a Residential Senior Care Assistant.You will have previous experience in a residential care setting along with proven team leadership skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions to support the needs and wellbeing of our clients residents.Our client is looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go. Many of our clients' Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioners, Care Community Leads or on to nursing pathways.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

Golden Hello T&C's apply.

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.