Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader

Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader – Leicester 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