Senior Carer
Role: Senior Carer · Type: Permanent · Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8QS
Salary:
Role Overview
Senior Carers lead by example, supporting safe, person-centred care and guiding colleagues in daily practice. Duties include advanced personal care, medication administration in line with policy, accurate documentation and contributing to care planning and handovers.
You’ll champion dignity and safeguarding, communicate clearly with families and professionals, and support the development of junior staff.
You’ll champion dignity and safeguarding, communicate clearly with families and professionals, and support the development of junior staff.
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS and recent professional references
- Senior/lead experience in care (community or residential)
- Medication competency (or willing to complete training)
- Calm, organised and great communicator
Benefits
- Competitive senior rates and reliable rotas
- Friendly management and responsive coordination
- Ongoing training & competency support
- Clear escalation routes and open feedback culture
- Progression opportunities