Senior Carer – Domiciliary Care
Wakefield, Barnsley & Doncaster | Full-Time | Permanent
£14 per hour + 27p per mile (BLOCK PAY, 40 hours per week)
Step into a leadership role. Be recognised for your experience. Make a real difference every day.
At Lotus Home Care, we know that great care starts with great people. We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Carer to join our fantastic Wakefield, Barnsley & Doncaster team and help support both our clients and our front line care staff.
Whether you’re already a Senior Carer or Team Leader — or a Care Assistant ready to take the next step — this is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career with an award-winning care provider that truly puts staff first.
Pay & Benefits
- £14 per hour (market-leading rate)
- 27p per mile mileage allowance
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Holiday entitlement that grows with you – an extra day per year (up to 5 years with Lotus)
- Clear progression opportunities within the business
- Ongoing training, development, and funded qualifications
- Supportive management and a friendly, experienced team
- Join an award-winning care provider with a people-first culture
About Lotus Home Care
At Lotus Home Care, we provide premium, personalised domiciliary care to older people in their own homes. Every care plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring dignity, comfort, and consistency.
Our guiding principle is simple yet powerful: Home Care With Love - for our clients and our staff.
About the Role
As a Senior Carer, you’ll be a vital link between the Registered Manager, care staff, and clients. You’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, supporting quality, compliance, and staff development across the branch.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out client visits, assessments, care plans, and ongoing monitoring
- Complete risk assessments and customer reviews
- Support the start-up and review of new care packages
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and day-to-day support to care workers
- Support staff training and recommend specialist courses where needed
- Carry out spot checks to ensure high-quality care delivery
- Provide hands-on care, including emergency and fill-in cover
- Work back-to-back shifts as part of the rota, including standby shifts
- Support neighbouring branches when required
About You
You’re caring, reliable, and confident in supporting both clients and colleagues. You enjoy leading by example and take pride in delivering safe, high-quality care.
You’ll Need:
- 3–6 months’ domiciliary care experience within the last 3 years (essential)
- Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or working towards — enrolment required upon appointment)
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Flexibility to work every other weekend
- Willingness to support neighbouring branches when needed
Desirable (but not essential):
- PASS and Care Planning (CP) system knowledge
- Experience with spot checks, training support, and risk assessments
You’ll Be:
- Kind, hardworking, and compassionate
- A strong team player with a positive attitude
- Organised, professional, and approachable
Why Join Lotus Home Care?
Because here, you’re valued — not just for what you do, but for who you are. You’ll be supported, developed, and encouraged to progress while making a genuine difference to people’s lives.
Apply today, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
- Do you have a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care?
- Are you a driver with your own car?
- Are you able to work every other weekend?
Work Location: On the road
