Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 18 September 2026
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Location: Leicester, LE3
Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am
Contract: Full-time, temp-to-permanent
Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a residential care service in Leicester.
The service provides 24-hour, person-centred support to adults with a range of complex needs. We are looking for a dependable and confident Senior Support Worker who can lead shifts, support the wider care team and help maintain consistently high standards of care.
Key responsibilities
* Leading shifts and providing guidance to Support Workers
* Administering and recording medication safely
* Supporting people with their daily routines and personal care
* Following individual care and support plans
* Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
* Completing accurate care records and shift handovers
* Responding appropriately to incidents and safeguarding concerns
* Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
* Supporting senior management with the smooth running of the service
Essential requirements
* Previous experience working within health and social care
* Practical experience administering and recording medication
* Confidence taking responsibility during a shift
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* A reliable, professional and person-centred approach
* Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
* An existing unrestricted right to work in the UK
Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Shift Leader is strongly preferred.
Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
If you have strong medication experience and are ready to progress within a senior care position, apply today and we will be in touch
Location: Leicester, LE3
Pay: £12.80–£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shifts: 8am–8pm and 8pm–8am
Contract: Full-time, temp-to-permanent
Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a residential care service in Leicester.
The service provides 24-hour, person-centred support to adults with a range of complex needs. We are looking for a dependable and confident Senior Support Worker who can lead shifts, support the wider care team and help maintain consistently high standards of care.
Key responsibilities
* Leading shifts and providing guidance to Support Workers
* Administering and recording medication safely
* Supporting people with their daily routines and personal care
* Following individual care and support plans
* Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
* Completing accurate care records and shift handovers
* Responding appropriately to incidents and safeguarding concerns
* Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
* Supporting senior management with the smooth running of the service
Essential requirements
* Previous experience working within health and social care
* Practical experience administering and recording medication
* Confidence taking responsibility during a shift
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* A reliable, professional and person-centred approach
* Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
* An existing unrestricted right to work in the UK
Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Shift Leader is strongly preferred.
Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
If you have strong medication experience and are ready to progress within a senior care position, apply today and we will be in touch