ABOUT STRATTON COURT
Stratton Court is one of the Cotswolds' finest care homes an 84-bed luxury setting offering residential, dementia, nursing and respite care set in beautiful grounds just outside Cirencester. With an onsite cinema, fitness room, memory gardens, summer house and restaurant, it is a home residents are genuinely proud to live in and staff are proud to work in.
We are part of Aura Care Living, a premium provider built on the belief that exceptional care and an exceptional environment go hand in hand. Our residents deserve the very best and so do the people who look after them.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Carer at Stratton Court, you will be a cornerstone of the care team, leading shifts, acting as a mentor to junior colleagues and ensuring our residents receive truly person-centred care throughout the day or night. This is a role for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, leads by example, and wants to be part of a team that sets the standard.
You will work closely with the Unit Lead and Care Home Manager, contributing to care plans, supporting medication rounds and playing a key part in making Stratton Court a place residents call home.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and supervise your shift, acting as first point of contact for residents, families and the wider team
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate personal care in line with individual care plans
- Administer and accurately record medication, maintaining stock levels
- Update digital care plans and risk assessments in a timely and accurate manner
- Mentor and support junior care staff, sharing skills and setting a positive example
- Liaise effectively with GPs, district nurses, families and visiting professionals
- Respond calmly and confidently to changing resident needs, including end of life care
- Uphold the dignity, privacy and independence of every resident at all times
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- NVQ Level 3 (or Level 2 with willingness to work towards Level 3) in Health & Social Care
- Proven experience as a Senior Carer or Care Assistant ready to step up
- Confident administering medication and updating digital care records
- A natural leader, warm, calm and motivating under pressure
- Strong communication skills and a genuine compassion for older people
- Experience in dementia care is particularly valued
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
£14.50 – £15.00/hr (flat rate, all days and shifts) | Welcome bonus of £500*
- Fullly funded NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Clear progression pathway: Senior Carer → Unit Lead → Deputy Manager
- Staff referral bonus of £400 per successful introduction
- Free DBS check and full induction programme
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Time and a half on special occasions
- Flat rate applies across all shifts days, nights, weekends
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Employee wellbeing support programme
- Working in a genuinely exceptional environment one of the finest care homes in the Cotswolds
*Welcome bonus paid in two instalments: £250 after 1 month, £250 on successful completion of probationary period. Subject to satisfactory performance.
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship (please note at this time we can not offer sponsorship)?
Licence/Certification:
- Residency in the UK (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
