Are you kind, reliable, patient, empathetic and ready to take the next step in your care career? Join Lakes Home Care and become part of our friendly and supportive team!
To find out more about us, please visit www.lakeshomecare.co.uk.
Lakes Home Care is looking for an experienced Senior Care & Support Worker to join our growing domiciliary care team in the South Lakes.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines delivering exceptional person-centred care with supporting the management team in the day-to-day running of the service. You'll continue to provide hands-on care while taking on additional responsibilities to help maintain our high standards and support the continued growth of the company.
This job is for a full time position, which would usually be Monday - Friday (37.5 hours), with on call responsibilities that include weekends, however, as we are a small company we are able to be flexible for the right candidate. So please do drop us a message you require certain hours.
About the Role
As a Senior Care & Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality home care, companionship, personal care, outings and domestic support to clients living in their own homes throughout Kendal, Windermere and the South Lakes.
Alongside this, you'll support the management team by assisting with duties which may include tasks such as:
- Supporting with care plans and care reviews.
- Completing client assessments and meet-and-greets
- Providing on-call support on a rota basis.
- Carrying out spot checks, observations and competency assessments.
- Mentoring and supporting new members of staff.
- Ensuring accurate care records and documentation are completed.
- Helping maintain compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
- Acting as a positive role model for the wider care team.
Please note: this position will be mainly care, at least to start with, to support to our current management team, so please do not apply if you are looking for an office based role.
This is a full-time position. As a small company, we're able to offer flexibility where possible, with daytime, evening and weekend work available. Most of our care is delivered between 8:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week.
About Lakes Home Care
We're a small, family-run domiciliary care company providing personalised support to people living in their own homes throughout Kendal, Windermere and the surrounding South Lakes.
What makes us different is our focus on helping people continue enjoying the things they love. We regularly support clients to go out for lunch, walking, swimming, garden centres, climbing, trips away and even skiing at Kendal Ski Slope.
Our motto is "A Day Filled With Joy," and that's exactly what we strive to provide every single day.
Although we deliver personal care where required, much of our work centres around companionship, promoting independence and enabling people to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
Why Join Us?
We believe happy staff provide the very best care.
As a small company, we work hard to match carers with clients they're compatible with, minimise unnecessary travel and gaps between visits, and provide genuine support whenever it's needed.
Our management team also works directly with clients, meaning we understand the realities of the role and are always available to help.
Every client receives a minimum one-hour visit, allowing you to build meaningful relationships rather than rushing from call to call.
We're also a growing company, creating opportunities for career development and progression for the right people.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in health and social care.
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can confidently support and mentor other members of the team.
- Is proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
- Is confident making decisions and solving problems.
- Is committed to maintaining high standards of care.
- Wants to help develop and improve a growing care service.
A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable, although we will also consider experienced candidates working towards this qualification.
Essential Requirements
Successful applicants will require:
- A full UK driving licence.
- Access to a car with business insurance.
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
- Two satisfactory employment references.
- Successful completion of a probationary period of up to three months.
Salary
£30,000–£31,500 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits
- Paid travel time from our Kendal office to your first call, between all client visits, client outings and your return to Kendal.
- £5 per week to enjoy a coffee, lunch or drink with a client while out in the community.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression within our growing company.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.
- Friendly management team who work alongside you and genuinely understand the role.
- Meaningful, rewarding work where you can make a real difference every day.
Ready to Apply?
We're looking for someone who genuinely goes the extra mile—someone our clients look forward to seeing, who enjoys supporting others and who wants to help shape the future of a growing, values-led care company.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn more about us, please visit:
Website: www.lakeshomecare.co.uk
Facebook: Lakes Home Care
Instagram: Lakes Home Care
Please note: We do not currently offer UK visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you live within a 30 minute drive of Kendal?
- Unfortunately as we are a small company we do not offer sponsorship at the moment. Do you have any limitations to working full time hours?
- What experience do you have working in domiciliary care?
- We operate between 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. Are there any days/ times you can't do?
- Would you be happy taking clients out in your car or by foot - walking, swimming, shopping, for a cup of tea in a nice cafe with a view?
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers license, and a car that you can use for work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
