Senior Support Worker

Starrycare Recruitment Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

24/7 carer helpline

Free uniform

Generous mileage allowance

Insurance coverage

Facilitate DBS check

Care training

Pension

Job summary

Starrycare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care across client sites in the UK. You will lead by example, support day-to-day delivery of care, and supervise support staff to maintain the highest standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong safeguarding knowledge, and excellent leadership and communication skills. DBS check will be required; flexible shifts and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Previous experience as Senior Support Worker or similar role.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Knowledge of medication administration and health & safety policies.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care across client sites.
• Lead, mentor, and support Support Workers during shifts.
• Monitor and update care records and report changes.
• Administer or assist with medication per policies.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity and choice in care delivery.
• Liaise with families and healthcare professionals; participate in training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Medication administration

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Starrycare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support across our client sites. The successful candidate will lead by example, support the day-to-day delivery of care, and assist in supervising support staff to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to individuals in line with their care plans.
• Support service users with personal care, daily living activities, and promoting independence.
• Lead, mentor, and support Support Workers during shifts.
• Monitor and update care records, reporting any concerns or changes in service users' needs.
• Administer or assist with medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and person-centred care.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, infection control, and organisational policies.
• Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is essential.
• Previous experience working as a Senior Support Worker or in a similar care role.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication administration, and person-centred care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay – we recruit the best and pay above the market rate
• Flexible work patterns – choose when you work and how often
• A 24/7 carer helpline and ongoing administrative support
• Free uniform
• Generous mileage allowance
• Insurance coverage
• Facilitate your DBS check
• Facilitate your care training
• Pension