Senior Support Worker/Shift Leader
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Support Worker / Shift Leader - Leicester
Location:
Leicester, LE3
Pay: £12.80-£13.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours:
40 hours per week
Shifts:
8am-8pm and 8pm-8am
Contract:
Full-time, temp-to-permanent
Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Senior Support Worker for a residential care service in Leicester.
The service provides 24-hour, person-centred support to adults with a range of complex needs. We are looking for a dependable and confident Senior Support Worker who can lead shifts, support the wider care team and help maintain consistently high standards of care.
Key responsibilities- Leading shifts and providing guidance to Support Workers
- Administering and recording medication safely
- Supporting people with their daily routines and personal care
- Following individual care and support plans
- Promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing
- Completing accurate care records and shift handovers
- Responding appropriately to incidents and safeguarding concerns
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
- Supporting senior management with the smooth running of the service
- Previous experience working within health and social care
- Practical experience administering and recording medication
- Confidence taking responsibility during a shift
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A reliable, professional and person-centred approach
- Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
- An existing unrestricted right to work in the UK
Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Shift Leader is strongly preferred.
Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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