Job details
- Salary from £13p/h negotiable
- Role Carer / Support Worker
- Hours Full Time
- Location Thornton Heath, London
- Job Reference SCW - SUT
Job summary
Senior Domiciliary Carer (Driver Required)
Are you an experienced carer with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help support a growing care team?
Mercury Care Services LTD, based in Sutton, is seeking a Senior Domiciliary Carer to support our team and clients across the community. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual who thrives in a people-focused role and is confident working both independently and collaboratively.
About Us:
- A professional and supportive team
- Strong person-centred care values
- Opportunities for career growth
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to clients in their own homes
- Support and mentor new and existing care staff, including shadowing and on-the-job training
- Carry out spot checks and report on care standards
- Liaise with clients, families, and the care coordination team to ensure care plans are followed effectively
- Address and escalate any concerns or complaints promptly
- Ensure proper use of PPE and report supply levels
- Assist with rotas and communicate any staffing or scheduling issues
- Maintain accurate records and provide regular updates to management
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in domiciliary care
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (essential)
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations and best practices
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required
- A calm, supportive, and proactive approach to care
If you are a confident and caring individual ready to take on more responsibility, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
Please note: Applicants must currently reside in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
Skills / Qualifications:
- senior care worker
- care work
- domiciliary care
- person centered care