Senior Carer : Senior Carer

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering social enterprise is seeking a Senior Carer dedicated to empowering individuals and communities in the Liverpool City Region. This role involves mentoring Care Support Workers, conducting supervisions, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in health and social care and experience in a social care setting. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in people's lives while promoting dignity and independence. This is an opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment focused on equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in health and social care or be willing to work towards it.
• Experience in a social care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable support to Care Support Workers and conduct audits.
• Mentor new care support workers and contribute to service evaluations.
• Develop positive relationships with service users and maintain care records.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in health and social care

Experience in a social care setting

Full driver's license

Enhanced DBS check

Comfortable using smartphones and apps

Commitment to quality and customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification in health and social care

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Details

Position: Senior Carer

Location: Liverpool City Region

Salary: Weekdays & Weekends

About us

Local Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across Merseyside and North Wales. For over 50 years, we have been delivering high-quality care and support services, making a tangible difference in people's lives. Guided by our core values: Compassionate, Pioneering, Reliable, and Knowledgeable, we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions. We are looking to recruit Senior Carers who share our values and are driven to support our communities.

Main purpose of the role

Senior Carers ensure timely and effective completion of supervisions, conduct regular medication audits, liaise with care coordinators to identify rota gaps, and support audits to maintain CQC compliance. They support care support workers and mobile breakdown care workers to meet service users' personal and domestic care needs during staff absences.

Core responsibilities

• Provide reliable support to community-based Care Support Workers, including completing audits and promoting compassionate care practices that respect service users' dignity and independence.
• Mentor new care support workers through community observations and guidance during their first 12 weeks.
• Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation, and reviews.
• Conduct supervisions with care support workers.
• Collaborate with other teams to respond to care concerns or changes promptly.
• Develop positive relationships with service users and their families, providing reassurance and information.
• Deliver care in line with person-centred care plans, respecting individual needs and cultural considerations.
• Maintain accurate care records, including times, care provided, and concerns.
• Follow policies on accessing service users' properties and reporting issues.
• Provide direct personal care when required, working with health and social care professionals to meet needs effectively.

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care or willingness to work towards.
• Experience in a social care setting.
• Full driver's license and personal vehicle for work use.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Comfortable using smartphones and apps.
• Commitment to quality, customer service, and best practices.

Additional Information

Helping us makes a difference. We are committed to equality, diversity, and creating a supportive environment for staff and service users. If you have the skills, experience, and values matching ours, please consider applying.

Hours: 40 hours, starting from 08/05/2025.