Senior Carer

Wetherby Home Care; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby Home Care, a York-based domiciliary care agency, is seeking a Senior Carer to support clients in their homes and community. This full-time role in York involves delivering personal care, assisting with mobility, and helping with daily living activities while maintaining dignity and independence.

You will oversee care plans, monitor wellbeing, document changes, mentor junior staff, and liaise with care managers.

Qualifications

• Caregiving skills including personal care, mobility support, and daily living tasks.
• Ability to review care plans, keep records, and follow safeguarding and safety procedures.
• Strong communication, compassion, and teamwork; mentoring other staff.
• Willingness to undertake training; NVQ/QCF or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with mobility and daily living tasks.
• Support medication routines and meal preparation; assist with light household tasks.
• Oversee care plans, monitor client wellbeing and report changes to managers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and foster positive relationships with clients and families.
• Mentor and support care staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet client needs.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Daily living activities

Record keeping

Communication

Mentoring care staff

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safeguarding

Health & safety

Education

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

Tools

Electronic care records

Job description

Wetherby Home Care is a York-based domiciliary care agency providing support to individuals in their own homes. The team focuses on delivering compassionate, person-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and safety. Wetherby Home Care works closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to tailor care plans to individual needs and preferences.

Pay: £14.50-£15.60 per hour (Enhanced rate for bank holidays)

Role Description

The Senior Carer role is a full-time position based in York, supporting clients in their homes and within the local community. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with mobility, supporting medication routines, and helping with daily living activities such as meal preparation and light household tasks. The Senior Carer will oversee care plans, monitor client wellbeing, and report any changes or concerns to care managers or healthcare professionals. The role also involves mentoring and supporting care staff, ensuring high standards of care, maintaining accurate documentation, and fostering positive relationships with clients and their families. The Senior Carer is expected to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Strong practical caregiving skills, including personal care, mobility support, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Ability to manage and review care plans, keep accurate records, and follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to clients and colleagues.
• Experience guiding or mentoring other care staff, with good teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care) or equivalent experience; willingness to undertake further training.
• Basic IT skills for electronic care records and scheduling systems, and the ability to follow written policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel locally in York to visit clients; a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.