Senior Care Worker
About Us:
Sunshine Care Stafford is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in the community. We pride ourselves on supporting both our service users and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and confident in the care we deliver.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Senior Care Worker to join our team at Sunshine Care Stafford. This is a leadership role supporting care staff and helping to ensure our services remain compliant, compassionate and of the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities:
* On-call duties on a rotating basis, for one week at a time-providing support and guidance to care staff, customers and any other professional person out of hours.
* Supervising care services to ensure delivery meets organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
* Working alongside new starters during shadowing shifts, offering ongoing support until they are confident and competent to work independently.
* Carrying out spot checks and quality monitoring visits in the community.
* Promoting a positive team culture and professional development among staff.
* Responding to concerns or emergencies during on-call hours in a timely and effective manner.
Requirements:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) – essential
* Working towards NVQ Level 3 – desirable
* Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
* Previous experience in a care role with supervisory or leadership responsibilities
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential
* Willingness to travel for community-based work
* Must be flexible
What We Offer:
* Supportive management and team environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Recognition for your contribution to high-quality care
To Apply:
If you are passionate about care, confident in leading others and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
you can find our online application form at
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.41 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Education:
* Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
* Home care: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
* Stafford ST16 (preferred)
Work Location: In person