Senior Carer

Crooton Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and career development

Paths to Care Practitioner or Nursing

Wellbeing tools and discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Crooton Ltd. seeks a Senior Carer for a Residential Care Home in Wilton, Wiltshire. The role involves leading the care team, overseeing medication administration, and updating care plans to ensure high-quality, personalised resident care.

We value compassionate, dedicated professionals with relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in a care home setting. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Carer in a Care Home setting, ideally residential.
• NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is highly desirable; Level 2 considered with experience.
• Medication training and experience with care plans and risk assessments.
• Compassionate, warm-hearted and committed to individualised care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care team: delegating duties, supervising and mentoring.
• Support medication administration and stock management.
• Update care plans and risk assessments.
• Liaise with GPs, district nurses and families.
• Create a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment that respects residents’ dignity and preferences.

Skills

Senior Carer experience

Medication administration

Care plans & risk assessments

Compassionate & person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 (considered with experience)

Job description

Senior Carer- Residential Care Home

Hours: 36 hours per week - Days -8am to 8pm OR 24 hours per week - Nights - 8pm to 8am

Salary: £16.30 per hour - Days OR £16.84 per hour - Nights

Location: Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 0FX

Your Role

• Leading the care team: delegating duties, supervising and mentoring
• Supporting medication administration and stock management
• Updating care plans and risk assessments
• Liaising with GPs, district nurses, and families
• Creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment that respects the dignity and preferences of our residents

Essential Criteria

• Experience working as a Senior Carer in a Care Home setting (Ideally residential)
• NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (highly desirable) - Candidates with NVQ Level 2 may be considered depending on experience
• Medication Trained, experience with care plans and risk assessments
• Compassionate, warm-hearted, and committed to individualised care

What We Offer

• Free Training and support for career development.
• Pathways to roles like Care Practitioner or Nursing.
• Wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus.
• Employee recognition schemes.