Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 36,677,000 - 37,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader for a residential care service in Leicester. The role is full-time, temp-to-permanent, with 40 hours per week and 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am shifts.

You will lead shifts, supervise Support Workers, administer medication, and follow individual care plans to support adults with complex needs. The service emphasises person-centred care and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care settings.
• Experience administering and recording medication.
• Ability to take responsibility during a shift.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Flexible for day and night shifts.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and guide Support Workers.
• Administer and record medication safely.
• Support daily routines and personal care.
• Follow individual care plans.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Complete accurate care records and handovers.
• Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Support senior management with service operations.

Skills

Shift leadership

Medication administration

Care support

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader - Leicester

Location: Leicester, LE3

Pay: £12.80-£13.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am

Contract: Full-time, temp-to-permanent

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a residential care service in Leicester.

The service provides 24-hour, person-centred support to adults with a range of complex needs. We are looking for a dependable and confident Senior Support Worker who can lead shifts, support the wider care team and help maintain consistently high standards of care.

Key responsibilities

• Leading shifts and providing guidance to Support Workers
• Administering and recording medication safely
• Supporting people with their daily routines and personal care
• Following individual care and support plans
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
• Completing accurate care records and shift handovers
• Responding appropriately to incidents and safeguarding concerns
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
• Supporting senior management with the smooth running of the service

Essential requirements

• Previous experience working within health and social care
• Practical experience administering and recording medication
• Confidence taking responsibility during a shift
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A reliable, professional and person-centred approach
• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
• An existing unrestricted right to work in the UK

Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Shift Leader is strongly preferred.

Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.