Senior Carer

Starry Care; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Starry Care UK Limited is seeking a Senior Carer who will deliver high-quality personal care in clients' homes while supervising care staff and coordinating visits. The role involves maintaining care records, planning visits, and liaising with families and clinicians to ensure safety and dignity.

The position is full-time and hybrid, based in Newport with some remote administration and care-planning tasks. You will work to support independence and well-being, adapting to flexible shifts as

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior or community care.
• Relevant care-related training or qualifications toward NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for clients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to mentor junior care staff and support team culture.
• Good organisational and time-management skills in care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to individuals in their homes.
• Supervise and mentor care staff and assist with scheduling.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, families and professionals to promote safety and independence.
• Follow agreed care plans and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Senior care

Domiciliary care

Leadership

Communication

Record-keeping

IT skills

Safeguarding

Diversity

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Electronic records software

Job description

Company Description

Starry Care UK Limited is a home care and staffing provider focused on enhancing quality of life for people who need support in their daily living. The company delivers specialist recruitment and HR services to organizations across the Health Care sector. Starry Care is committed to helping team members grow to their full potential through structured performance management, training, and development opportunities. Employees are supported with challenging yet rewarding assignments that enable them to build skills while making a meaningful difference. The organization is dedicated to helping both staff and clients achieve their goals in a respectful, inclusive environment.

Role Description

The Senior Carer role is a full-time hybrid position based in Newport, with some flexibility to work from home for administrative and care-planning tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing high-quality personal care and support to individuals in their homes, following agreed care plans and maintaining a person-centered approach. The Senior Carer will supervise and mentor other care staff, support visit scheduling, and help ensure compliance with care standards and company policies. The role includes monitoring service users' well-being, documenting observations, updating care records, and promptly reporting any concerns to management or clinical leads. The Senior Carer will also communicate regularly with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate care and promote safety, dignity, and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior care, domiciliary care, or community support role, ideally within home care services.
• Relevant care-related training or qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent) or willingness to work toward these.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact sensitively with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to lead by example, supervise and support junior care staff, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Good organizational skills, including accurate record-keeping, time management, and attention to detail in following care plans and procedures.
• Basic IT skills to manage electronic records, online training, and remote communication when working from home.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety principles in a care setting.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, non-discriminatory practice, and respecting diversity in all interactions.
• Reliable, compassionate, and patient, with a genuine motivation to support people to live as independently and safely as possible.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in line with service needs.