Senior Support Worker — Lead Care Team & Growth

PrimeLife Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

Hourly pay £13.85–£14.92

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Leicester to lead and support our care team in delivering dignified, person-centred care for residents with mental health and other needs. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on respect and empathy.

You will support care plans, medication administration, and daily activities, promoting residents’ independence and quality of life within a warm community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care settings preferred, training provided.
• Patience, respect for residents’ dignity, and good communication.
• Ability to lead a care team and oversee care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the care team to ensure high-quality care for all residents.
• Regularly review, plan, implement and evaluate residents' care plans.
• Engage with residents respectfully, valuing individual needs and communication differences.
• Administer and record medications as prescribed with accurate monitoring.
• Maintain residents’ dignity and independence.
• Encourage residents to participate in daily living decisions.
• Assist with personal care when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Medication administration

Resident engagement

Job description

PrimeLife Ltd is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Leicester to lead and support our care team in delivering dignified, person-centred care for residents with mental health and other needs. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on respect and empathy.

You will support care plans, medication administration, and daily activities, promoting residents’ independence and quality of life within a warm community setting.