Senior Support Worker

CV-LibraryHumberstone, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 18 August 2026
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Senior Support Worker – Days and Nights

Location: Leicester, LE4
Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Shifts: 7:45am–8:15pm and 7:45pm–8:15am

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for an established residential care service in Leicester.

This is a full-time role working a mixture of day and night shifts. Applicants must be genuinely flexible to work both shift patterns, as candidates seeking days-only or nights-only positions cannot be considered.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Leading the team and coordinating the delivery of care during your shift

* Delegating responsibilities and supporting less-experienced colleagues

* Administering medication safely and completing the necessary records

* Providing person-centred support and personal care

* Following and updating care plans and risk assessments

* Completing accurate daily notes, incident records and handovers

* Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns

* Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns

* Helping maintain a safe, supportive and well-organised service

To be considered, you must:

* Have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Senior Carer or Care Team Leader

* Have experience leading and supporting a care team

* Hold medication training and be confident administering medication

* Be able to work both day and night shifts

* Be reliable, organised and confident making decisions during a shift

* Have strong written and verbal communication skills

* Be comfortable providing personal care

* Already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

What’s on offer:

* £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience

* Approximately 40 hours per week

* Full-time, regular hours

* Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process

If you meet the requirements and can work a flexible mixture of day and night shifts, please apply with your current CV.

Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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