Senior social worker Work, Jobs in Crown Hill, Dev (with Salaries)

Senior Health Care Social Worker
Three Valley Care Ltd —Plymouth
- £13.50 - £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
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Marama Care PVT —Plymouth
- £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Employee discount
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Healthcare Together Recruitment Ltd —Plymouth
- £14.41 - £15.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Communication skills
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Care Coordinator
Cornwallis Care —Callington
- £32,800 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Referral programme
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Team Lead (Senior HCA)
Cornwallis Care —Lostwithiel
- £14.44 - £28.88 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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Senior Support Worker
CareTech Group —Plymouth
- £14.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Team Lead
Cornwallis Care —Looe
- £14.44 - £28.88 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
- Paid training
- Referral programme
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Extra Care Manager
Cera Care —Okehampton
- £28,000 a year
- Medication administration
- Mentoring
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Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
Cornwallis Care —Lostwithiel
- £14 - £30 an hour
- Night shift
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Referral programme
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Kilmar House Care Home —Liskeard
- From £13.12 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Medication administration
- Front desk
- Free parking
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Glassmoon Services —Newton Abbot
- £13.45 - £13.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Glassmoon Services —Newton Abbot
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- £25,583 a year
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Senior Health Care Social Worker

Three Valley Care Ltd
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time | Zero hours contract
£13.50 - £13.71 an hour

Benefits

Flexitime
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Management
Medication administration
Clinical record keeping
Writing skills
Coaching
Mentoring junior staff
Person-centred care planning
Infection prevention & control
English
Complaint handling
Senior care
Supervising experience
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Staff training
Clinical audit participation
Conflict management
Mentoring
Patient-centred care
Safeguarding procedures
Professional development mentoring
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Care Quality Commission standards
Training & development
Patient record updating
Care plans
Leadership
Incident log maintenance
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Health Care Social Worker

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Health Care Social Worker plays a key leadership role within the care team, supporting high‑quality, person‑centred care for all Residents. Working under the direction of the Registered Manager, the Senior Carer ensures safe practice, effective care delivery, compassionate support, and responsive service provision. The Senior Carer acts as a role model for Carers and supports the home in meeting the CQC’s 5 Key Pillars: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well‑Led.

CQC 5 Pillars – Senior Carer Responsibilities

1. SAFE

The Senior Carer supports safe care delivery by:

Ensuring safeguarding practices are followed and escalating concerns promptly.
Supporting safe staffing on shift by monitoring skill mix and reporting gaps to the Registered Manager.
Administering and supporting medication in line with policy and training.
Maintaining accurate care records, incident reports, and daily documentation.
Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting changes immediately.
Ensuring infection control, hygiene, and safety standards are upheld at all times.
Supporting new staff through induction and ensuring they understand safe working practices.

2. EFFECTIVE

The Senior Carer contributes to effective care by:

Delivering evidence‑based, person‑centred care in line with care plans.
Supporting the Registered Manager with supervision of Carers and ensuring competency in daily tasks.
Updating care plans and records when residents’ needs change, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care.
Supporting training, coaching, and development of Carers to maintain high standards.
Ensuring all care delivery aligns with policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.

3. CARING

The Senior Carer promotes a caring culture by:

Treating all Residents with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Building trusting, empathetic relationships with Residents and their families.
Supporting Residents to maintain independence, choice, and control.
Ensuring Residents’ voices are heard and their preferences are reflected in care delivery.
Modelling kindness and empathy to the wider staff team.

4. RESPONSIVE

The Senior Carer ensures the service remains responsive by:

Monitoring Residents’ changing needs and escalating concerns promptly.
Supporting personalised care planning and ensuring updates are actioned.
Responding quickly and professionally to requests, concerns, or complaints.
Supporting Residents to maintain relationships, routines, and community connections.
Ensuring activities, engagement, and wellbeing needs are supported on shift.

5. WELL‑LED

The Senior Carer contributes to a well‑led service by:

Providing leadership, guidance, and support to Carers on shift.
Acting as a positive role model for professionalism, communication, and conduct.
Supporting supervision, mentoring, and performance feedback for Carers Including agency Staff.
Ensuring effective communication across shifts, including handovers and documentation.
Supporting Manager in maintaining compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
Promoting a culture of openness, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities by Timeframe

Timeframe

Responsibilities

Daily

Lead and support Carers to deliver safe, person-centred care.
Conduct wellbeing checks and monitor changes in residents’ physical or emotional health.
Support medication administration in line with policy.
Maintain accurate care records, daily notes, and incident reports.
Support personal care, nutrition, hydration, and daily living tasks.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, and professionals.
Ensure infection control and hygiene standards are maintained.

Weekly

Support supervision and coaching of Carers.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on care quality and improvements.
Support weekly audits (care plans, medication, infection control, documentation).
Assist in updating care plans through spot checks and observations.
Support weekly communication updates for residents and staff.

Monthly

Participate in monthly audits and quality checks.
Contribute to wellbeing and engagement updates for residents.
Support planning of activities, events, and seasonal engagement.
Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff.
Contribute to the annual engagement plan for Residents, Families

Role‑Specific Duties

Ensure residents remain at the heart of care delivery whilst upholding Confidentiality
Supervise Carers and ensure high standards of practice.
Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living.
Administer medication safely and accurately.
Act as a key point of contact for residents, families, and visitors.
Promote and protect the welfare of all individuals supported by the service.
Support mock inspections and contribute to improvement action plans.

Working With others

Build effective working relationships with colleagues.
Work collaboratively with nurses, managers, and external professionals.
Support communication with families and ensure concerns are escalated appropriately

Personal & Professional Development

Attend statutory and specialist training.
Maintain required qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Health & Social Care).
Work within the relevant Code of Conduct.
Seek opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

Good written and verbal English
Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards)
Medication training (mandatory)
Supervisory/leadership qualification (desirable)

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication
Leadership and team support skills
Ability to maintain and audit care records
Medication administration competency
Ability to induct and support new staff
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Compassionate, person-centred approach
Ability to recognise and escalate changes in residents’ needs

Experiences

Experience in a similar care environment
Supervisory or senior care experience
Experience supporting individuals with additional needs
Knowledge of rota planning and skill mix awareness (desirable)

Value Based Qualities

Works collaboratively
Promotes dignity and respect
Ensures inclusion and equality
Committed to quality and continuous improvement
Compassionate and empathetic
Focused on improving lives and outcomes

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £13.50-£13.71 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Flexitime
Referral programme

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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