Senior Carer

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., 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

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?, Disability Confident
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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 Barnsley 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.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

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)
Blue Light Card
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.