Job Description

SureCare (Preston & South Ribble) are currently looking to recruit a Senior Care Worker

This is a full time position that requires flexibility.

This is a key role in ensuring only the highest standards of quality care are delivered at all times. The Senior is responsible for implementing quality control systems. Providing ongoing support to all Care Staff .

We believe the role of a Senior can be demanding but also very rewarding. Leading, motivating and supervising a team of care workers within a defined geographical area, ensuring that a person-centred, effective, and high-quality service is delivered.

We enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible. Ensuring, through regular communication, review, and continuous monitoring, that care and support is always provided in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, allowing all service users to maintain the right to privacy and dignity. You will be seen as a mentor for new staff and assist in the training and shadowing process. You will be required to take part in the "on-call" rota to ensure that out of office hours support is provided as and when required
The following personal attributes are considered essential to the post of Senior care worker

Self-motivation Organised Flexible Caring An active team player but also able to work on own initiative Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing Understanding of legislation relating to community care Recognise problems and formulate solutions Assessment and gathering information skills Organisational skills including scheduling work effectively, supervising staff and providing professional support Capable of accepting responsibility and coping with emergencies A good leader and mentor Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care Previous experience in domiciliary care Car driver with access to a car Ability to work full time hours and a pattern of work that suits the needs of the business Basic computer literacy A good sense of humor
We Provide:

Continuous professional development

Company tablet

On going support from Management team

Pension Scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.41-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Referral programme
Experience:

domiciliary care: 3 years (required) in a senior position: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required) Driving License with use of own car (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 20/07/2025