Team Senior Carer

Belong Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Team Senior Carer to provide person-centred care for older residents, focusing on dementia. The role involves personal care, medication management, and meal preparation. Strong communication and compassion are essential. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free DBS check

Early Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction

Occupational health support

Comprehensive induction and training

Colleague recognition events

Personal pension scheme

Subsidised meals at Village Bistro

Qualifications

• Experience caring for older people, particularly in a dementia setting.
• Experience with medication management and meal preparation is essential.
• Proactive and compassionate approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Manage medication.
• Prepare meals and cooking support.
• Implement dementia care practices.
• Deputise for the Lead Senior Support worker.
• Encourage residents' exercise and physical activity.
• Record day-to-day details on care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Medication management

Meal preparation

Job description

Team Senior Carer – Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Belong is an innovative not-for-profit provider of person-centred care for older people with a focus on dementia care. We are growing rapidly and now have an exciting opportunity for a Team Senior Carer in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme household.

What you will be doing:

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Manage medication.
• Prepare meals and cooking support.
• Implement dementia care practices.
• Deputise for the Lead Senior Support worker.
• Encourage residents' exercise and physical activity.
• Record day-to-day details on care plans.

Availability: Full-time and part-time roles available.

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary £13.60 p/h.
• Free DBS check.
• Early Pay Scheme.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid induction.
• Access to occupational health support.
• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.
• Colleague recognition events.
• Personal pension scheme.
• Extensive PPE available for all staff.
• Enhanced colleague referral scheme.
• Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee.

Required experience: You should have experience caring for older people, particularly in a dementia setting. Experience with medication management and meal preparation is essential. The role requires a proactive and compassionate approach with strong communication skills.

Eligibility: We welcome applications from eligible applicants. Unfortunately we do not sponsor overseas staff.

Recruitment process: Applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. The DBS code of practice can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

Job details:

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Part‑time (full‑time also available)
• Job function: Health Care Provider