Senior Carer - Chester

Mash Care; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Chester is seeking a Senior Carer to join their team. The role involves supporting high-quality care, mentoring new staff, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have homecare experience, leadership skills, and a compassionate approach. Offering a salary of £25,000 – £27,000 per annum, with opportunities for ongoing training and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Recommend a Friend bonus: £300

Travel expenses reimbursed

Ongoing training and support

Paid DBS

Paid training

Paid mileage

Qualifications

• Homecare experience is required.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of person-centred care promoting dignity and independence.
• Mentor and supervise new care staff.
• Monitor compliance with company policies.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious Senior Carer to join our team full-time, working across Chester and Flintshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with care experience who is ready to develop into a supervisory role. The position is primarily office-based, focusing on compliance and care coordination, with occasional hands-on care delivery when required.

This role offers a salaried position of £25,000 to £27,000 per year, based on experience, working 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and independence
• Mentor and supervise new care staff, encouraging best practices and professional development
• Support the monitoring of compliance with company policies and care standards
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including care plans and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with the management team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Step in to provide care when needed, maintaining continuity for our customers

Requirements

• Compassionate, dependable, friendly and proactive approach
• You don\'t have to have been in a senior position before but you must have homecare experience.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred (or working towards)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with great attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Willingness to be part of the on-call rota. This will be one week night AND one weekend in 4.

Desirable

• Good understanding of CQC regulations and quality standards in care
• Experience with some supervisory or senior care responsibilities

Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum (based on experience)
• Recommend a Friend bonus: £300
• Travel expenses reimbursed
• Ongoing training and support to progress further
• Friendly, inclusive working environment with career progression opportunities
• Plus: Paid DBS, Paid training, Paid mileage

If you’re a passionate and experienced care professional looking to step into a leadership role with real development potential, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as a Senior Carer and help us continue delivering outstanding care across Chester and Flintshire.