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Residential Dementia & Mental Health Service
24 Hours Per Week – Includes weekends
NVQ Level 3 Essential
We are seeking a highly competent, clinically confident Senior Carer to join our specialist residential service supporting adults (under & over 65) living with dementia and mental health needs.
This is not a standard senior role. We are looking for someone who understands governance, risk, medication safety, and regulatory compliance — and who can confidently lead a shift to a high clinical standard.
The Role
As Senior Carer, you will take operational lead on shift and be responsible for:
- Safe administration and oversight of medication (including complex regimes)
- Monitoring health needs and escalating concerns appropriately
- Updating and auditing digital care plans and risk assessments
- Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and internal policies
- Supporting residents with behaviours associated with dementia and mental health diagnoses
- Leading and supporting care staff to maintain safe, structured care delivery
You will be expected to work proactively, make sound decisions, and maintain high documentation standards.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care
- Proven medication administration competency
- Experience using digital care planning systems
- Strong working knowledge of:
- CQC Fundamental Standards
- Safeguarding
- MCA & DoLS
- Risk management & incident reporting
- Experience within dementia and/or mental health services
- Confident shift leadership experience
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is clinically aware and professionally accountable
- Can identify deterioration and escalate appropriately
- Understands governance and the importance of accurate documentation
- Is calm and confident managing complex presentations
- Leads by example and drives high standards
What We Offer
- 24-hour contracted position
- Structured induction and ongoing professional development
- Supportive management and clear leadership structure
- Opportunity to work within a specialist service focused on quality
If you are an experienced Senior Carer ready to work within a structured, clinically focused environment — we want to hear from you.
Apply via Indeed with your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your medication and leadership experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience leading shifts as a Senior Carer in a regulated care setting?
- Do you have proven experience administering medication independently?
- Have you used a digital care planning system (e.g., Roundsys, PCS, Nourish, Person Centred Software, CareDocs etc.)?
- Do you have experience working with residents who have dementia and/or mental health diagnoses?
- Are you available to work 3 x 12-hour weekday and weekend shifts consistently?
- Do you hold a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care?
Work Location: In person
