Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer

Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer Location: Braunton, North Devon Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour Contract: Permanent Shifts: Days and nights according to the service rota The Brookes Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker or Senior Carer for a specialist residential care service in Braunton. The service supports adults whose needs arise from physical disabilities and long-term neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, dysphagia and learning disabilities. Support is personalised around each individual’s needs, wishes and aspirations, with a focus on independence, confidence and community involvement. The role As a Senior Support Worker, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and supporting the wider care team to deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and coordinating the staff team during allocated shifts * Administering medication safely and accurately * Completing medication records and associated documentation * Supporting colleagues with care delivery and decision-making * Providing personal care and practical support where required * Following individual care plans, risk assessments and support plans * Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing * Monitoring individuals and reporting changes or concerns * Completing accurate daily records and effective handovers * Supporting new or less-experienced members of staff * Responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies * Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct About you Applicants should have: * Previous experience within care, support work or a similar setting * Experience leading shifts or taking senior responsibility * Medication administration experience * A good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care * Strong communication and record-keeping skills * The ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions * A reliable, compassionate and professional approach * Flexibility to work according to the service rota Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries would be beneficial. What is available? * £12.80–£13.00 per hour * Permanent employment * Senior responsibility and shift-lead duties * The opportunity to work within a specialist residential service * A varied role combining direct support, medication and team leadership Apply today and you will be contacted in due course