Senior Carer Urgently Required

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Carer in Liverpool to provide essential support to community-based care workers. This role involves supervising care teams, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will mentor new staff and foster positive relationships with service users, making a meaningful impact on their lives. Join a dedicated team that values equality and diversity, and contribute to a caring environment where your skills will shine. If you are passionate about making a difference in social care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care or willingness to attain it.
• Experience in a social care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Care Support Workers, including audits and mentoring.
• Promote compassionate care and maintain dignity for service users.

Skills

Health and Social Care Level 3

Experience in Social Care

Full Driver’s License

Enhanced DBS Check

Smartphone and App Proficiency

Commitment to Quality Customer Service

Education

Level 3 qualification in health and social care

Job description

Senior Carer Urgently Required, Liverpool

Client:

Local Solutions

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

054fee80f8fe

Job Views:

2

Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

Main purpose of the role: Senior Carers ensure timely and effective supervision, conduct regular medication audits, liaise with care coordinators to manage rotas, and carry out general audits to maintain CQC standards.

Support care support workers and mobile breakdown care support workers to meet the personal and domestic care needs of service users during absences.

Core responsibilities:

• Provide support to community-based Care Support Workers, including audits and mentoring.
• Promote compassionate care, maintaining dignity and independence of service users.
• Mentor new care support workers during their initial 12 weeks.
• Contribute to service monitoring, evaluation, and reviews.
• Conduct supervisions with care support workers.
• Collaborate with other teams to address care concerns promptly.
• Develop positive relationships with service users and families, offering reassurance and information.

Continuity of Service:

• Provide care during shifts as allocated, working with office teams to minimize service disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with office teams.
• Deliver person-centred care respecting individual needs, cultural, spiritual, and religious considerations.
• Follow risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Occasionally provide direct personal care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Work with health and social care professionals to meet and adapt to care needs.
• Maintain detailed, accurate records of care activities and concerns.
• Adhere to policies regarding access to service users’ properties and reporting issues.

Skills and Experience:

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

Joining us means making a positive difference in the lives of our service users. We are dedicated to equality and diversity, creating an inclusive environment for staff and service users alike.

If you possess the necessary skills and share our values, we encourage you to apply!