Senior Carer – Homecare

Retain Healthcare Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Retain Healthcare is seeking a Senior Carer to deliver high-quality homecare within local communities. You will combine hands-on care with assessments, care planning and staff support to help people remain independent in their own homes.

You will mentor care workers, conduct visits, update records and work closely with families and professionals. A Level 3 Diploma and a valid UK driving licence are essential, with reliable travel between visits across the local area.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering care in the community.
• Person-centred approach and commitment to high-quality care.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping.
• Confidence using digital care systems and communicating with an office team.
• Ability to recognise concerns, make decisions within responsibilities and seek support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments at the first visit, identifying needs, preferences and risks.
• Complete and update care plans and risk assessments, referring concerns to the manager.
• Help new care packages start smoothly with clear information for staff.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
• Support and mentor care workers through shadow shifts and guidance.
• Carry out spot checks, reviews and staff supervisions as delegated.
• Support office team with rota changes, care enquiries, records and communication with staff and families.
• Identify and report changes in health, wellbeing or support needs.
• Liaise with relatives, social workers and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Community care experience

Person-centered care

Communication skills

Organisation & record-keeping

Digital care systems

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer – Homecare

Retain Healthcare

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Fairford, Stroud

Pay: from £ to depending on area

Hours: Full-time

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step? Join Retain Healthcare as a Senior Carer and help people remain independent in their own homes while supporting our care staff and office team.

Putting people at the heart of everything we do, you’ll combine hands-on care with assessments, staff support and quality checks. This is an active role working across the community and alongside the office team.

Your role

• Carry out assessments at the first visit, within your training and competence, identifying each person’s needs, preferences and risks.
• Complete and update care plans and risk assessments, referring concerns to the appropriate manager
• Help new care packages start smoothly, ensuring staff have clear information and guidance.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice and independence.
• Support and mentor care workers through shadow shifts, practical guidance and feedback.
• Carry out spot checks, reviews and staff supervisions as delegated.
• Support the office team with rota changes, care enquiries, accurate records and communication with staff and families.
• Identify and promptly report changes in people’s health, wellbeing or support needs.
• Liaise with relatives, social workers, district nurses and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain high standards of care.

About you

• Experience delivering care in the community, with the confidence to guide and support others.
• A person-centred approach and a commitment to safe, high-quality care.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence using digital care systems and communicating with an office team.
• Ability to recognise concerns, make decisions within your responsibilities and seek support when needed.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (required)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own car (required)
• Ability to travel reliably between visits across the local area.

Why Retain Healthcare?

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, contribute to the quality of our services and make a meaningful difference to the people we support. Our training team at Retain Skills supports practical learning and professional development with opportunities to develop into a Team Leader or office role

Offers of employment are is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an appropriate enhanced DBS check.