Senior Care Officer - Sandbanks

Hounslow Education Partnership; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Hounslow is seeking a Senior Care Worker to provide comprehensive care and support to elderly residents at Sandbanks Resource Centre. This role involves medication administration, supervision of care staff, and ensuring high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in staff management, and an NVQ Level 3 qualification in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise documentation in line with policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in supervising a staff team.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care and support to elderly residents.
• Administer medication and monitor health.
• Supervise care staff and collaborate with health professionals.

Skills

Good communication in English

Technology skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft)

Experience in managing or supervising a staff team

Ability to remain calm in demanding roles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

We’re a vibrant council dedicated to providing excellent services for residents in London Borough of Hounslow.

About The Role

The Senior Care Worker provides comprehensive care and support to the elderly at Sandbanks Resource Centre, Bedfont, Feltham. Responsibilities include medication administration, supervision of care staff, health monitoring, emotional support, documentation, reporting to the line manager, and collaboration with health professionals to ensure high standards of care for the 60 residents.

About The Team

• Large diverse staff team.
• Each senior is allocated a unit and a team of care workers and ancillary staff to manage.
• Role includes duty officer shifts and backup duty officer shifts for day-to-day shift management of the home.
• Key purpose: to ensure a high standard of care for residents.

About You

Good communication using the English language. All documentation, including care plans, incident forms, and medication records, must be clear, concise, factual, accurate, and completed in line with policies and procedures in a timely manner.

• Skilled in technology and computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft).
• Able to think clearly, process information, prioritise duties, and direct a staff team.
• Ensure that the care of residents meets a high standard.
• Ability to remain calm in a demanding role.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in health and social care, or actively working towards it.
• Proven experience of managing or supervising a staff team.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Contact & Interview Information

Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22nd December 2025.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management.
• Industry: Government Administration.