Senior Carer

crooton; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Crooton is seeking a Residential Senior Care Assistant in Woking to lead a brand-new care home team and deliver person-centred care to residents.

You will supervise staff, train on shifts, assist with medication ordering, update care plans, and liaise with GPs, district nurses and families. A warm, compassionate approach is essential, with previous residential care experience.

The role offers training, development opportunities, and a supportive rewards package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in residential care and proven leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions to support residents’ wellbeing and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Lead care staff on shift including training and supervision.
• Assist with medication administration and review care plans.
• Coordinate with GPs and district nurses and families.
• Maintain person-centred care and a warm, welcoming environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Woking, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/08/2026

Hours: 22, 33 hours OR 44 hours per week - Days OR Nights

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Location: Woking, Surrey, GU23 7DJ

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Carer in our Client's brand new residential care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us 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 assessment, and liaising with GP’s, district nursing teams and resident family members. Like everyone here, as a Residential Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well 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 us 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 Residents. We’re 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 with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress to become 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 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’