Senior Carer

crooton; Wilton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and career development

Career pathways to Care Practitioner/N

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

crooton in Wilton, Wiltshire is seeking a Senior Carer to lead the care team in a residential care home. You will delegate duties, supervise staff, support medication administration, and manage stock.

You''ll update care plans and risk assessments, liaise with GPs, district nurses, and families, and create a warm environment that respects residents'' dignity and preferences. NVQ3 desirable; NVQ2 may be considered with experience.

Qualifications

• Senior Carer experience in a Care Home setting (ideally residential).
• NVQ Level 3 health & social care desirable; NVQ2 may be considered with experience.
• Medication trained; experience with care plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care leadership

Mentoring

Medication administration

Stock management

Care planning

Risk assessments

Liaison with GP

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Medication training

Job description

Wilton, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/09/2026

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
  
• 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.