Senior carer / team lead

Unitywaycare; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitywaycare is seeking a Senior Carer in Huntingdon to mentor a team of carers and support clinical care plans. You will mentor and supervise while conducting shadow visits, ensuring high-quality support under occasional on-call duties.

Requirements include NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and 2+ years of community care experience. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible days, including weekends, making it great for parents or students.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of UK community care experience.
• Reliable transport and a UK driving licence.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise a small team of carers.
• Run shadow visits and induction shifts.
• Conduct monthly supervisions and spot checks.
• Support care plan reviews with the clinical lead.
• Cover priority visits when needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm demeanour

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Mentor a small team of carers, run shadow visits, lead supervisions and support the clinical lead with care plan reviews.

Location Huntingdon HQ

Pay £28k – £32k / year

Hours 37.5 hours / week, occasional on-call

About this role

As a senior carer you'll split your week between visits and team leadership: running shadow shifts for new starters, holding monthly one-to-ones, and helping shape care plans alongside our clinical lead. You'll be a steady presence for both the clients and the carers in your team.

What you’ll do

Mentor and supervise a small team of carers

Run shadow visits and induction shifts

Conduct monthly supervisions and spot checks

Support care plan reviews with the clinical lead

Cover priority visits when needed

What we’re looking for

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

2+ years of UK community care experience

Calm, organised and a great communicator

Reliable transport and a UK driving licence

Visit a small, regular caseload of clients to support with personal care, companionship and the routines that matter most to them.

Cover Saturday and Sunday rounds with our weekend team. Ideal for students, parents or anyone wanting a steady weekend role.

Provide round-the-clock companionship and support in a single client’s home for one- or two-week placements at a time.