Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker – Days and Nights Location: Leicester, LE4 Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week Shifts: 7:45am–8:15pm and 7:45pm–8:15am Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for an established residential care service in Leicester. This is a full-time role working a mixture of day and night shifts. Applicants must be genuinely flexible to work both shift patterns, as candidates seeking days-only or nights-only positions cannot be considered. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading the team and coordinating the delivery of care during your shift * Delegating responsibilities and supporting less-experienced colleagues * Administering medication safely and completing the necessary records * Providing person-centred support and personal care * Following and updating care plans and risk assessments * Completing accurate daily notes, incident records and handovers * Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns * Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns * Helping maintain a safe, supportive and well-organised service To be considered, you must: * Have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Carer or Care Team Leader * Have experience leading and supporting a care team * Hold medication training and be confident administering medication * Be able to work both day and night shifts * Be reliable, organised and confident making decisions during a shift * Have strong written and verbal communication skills * Be comfortable providing personal care * Already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. What’s on offer: * £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience * Approximately 40 hours per week * Full-time, regular hours * Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process If you meet the requirements and can work a flexible mixture of day and night shifts, please apply with your current CV. Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy