Senior Carer | £29,500 | Full Time

📢 Announcement: Expansion of Our Senior Carer Team

Following the continued success and positive impact of our Senior Carer role, Kelly Park Limited is pleased to announce the expansion of our team. We are now recruiting additional Senior Carers to support our growing services.

Please see the details below for further information about the role and responsibilities.

About Kelly Park Limited

Kelly Park Limited is a family-run organisation, established in August 1994, providing high-quality domiciliary care, reablement support, and extra care services to vulnerable adults and children across County Durham & Sunderland.

We work in partnership with organisations such as Skills for Care and Durham County Council’s Care Academy, CQC, Local Authorities, and NHS ensuring continuous professional development and a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of our service users.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centred care, enabling individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and the highest possible quality of life within their own homes.

Understanding values important to us

At Kelly Park, our commitment to excellence is underpinned by our core values:

• Care – We prioritise the wellbeing of every Service User.
• Compassion – We deliver care with empathy, kindness, and respect.
• Competence – We ensure our team is skilled, knowledgeable, and confident.
• Communication – We promote clear, open, and respectful communication.
• Courage – We challenge poor practice and advocate for positive outcomes.
• Commitment – We are dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality care.

Our Senior Carers will be allocated a defined geographical area, which may include:

• Barnard Castle
• Durham
• Consett
• Stanley
• Chester-le-Street
• Sunderland

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining direct care delivery with additional responsibilities supporting care coordination, quality assurance, risk management and Reablement support.

Essential Requirement:

Previous experience in domiciliary care and/or reablement care is essential.

Care Based Responsibilities include:

Care Delivery

• Promote independence and support Service Users within their own homes.
• Encourage active participation in all aspects of daily living.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and nutritional support.
• Support Service Users to attend appointments and access their local community.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct spot checks and monitor care delivery standards.
• Ensure visit compliance and accurate recording of care activities.
• Complete and audit documentation, including care records and logged events.

Operational Support

• Provide support to Care Coordinators, including covering unplanned absences and annual leave.
• Assist with risk assessments and contribute to care planning processes.
• Act as a role model for care staff, promoting best practice and company values.

Monitor Care Goals & Outcomes

• Monitor care delivery, person centred goals and support required in line with care plan expectations
• Liase with Social Services and care professionals on the care needs of the Service User.
• Provide face-to-face support to those within their own homes with practical and support tasks.

Rotating Shift Pattern

Our Senior Carers work a predictable and balanced four-week rota, designed to promote continuity of care while supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Weeks 1: Early Shifts — 06:30 to 18:30 - Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

Weeks 2: Early Shifts — 06:30 to 18:30 - Wed, Thurs, Friday

Weeks 3 : Late Shifts — 10:30 to 22:30 - Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun

Weeks 4 : Late Shifts — 10:30 to 22:30 - Wed, Thurs, Friday

Pattern: 4 days on / 3 days off (rotating)

Average: 42 hours per week

This structured rota allows for consistent planning, fair rotation, and adequate rest between working weeks, ensuring stability for both staff and residents.

to qualify for the role you must be willing to work the expected shifts within your designated team.

This position sits at a natural progression point from care and support within the community to more management responsibilities and administrative duties.

Location our Senior Carers will be assigned a specific area to operate in within County Durham, the designated areas are: Barnard Castle, Consett, Stanley, Chester Le Street, Durham, Sunderland

Flexibility get your work/life balance right with a reliable shift pattern and set in stone availability.

Birthdays We believe that celebrating your birthday is a time for joy, relaxation, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. By offering this dedicated day off, we hope to show our appreciation for each team member and recognize the importance of work-life balance.

Education & Learning opportunities including online courses are available to you 24/7 through your mobile device, enabling you to grow your career. We also offer you the opportunity to study toward your Health & Social Care Diploma/NVQs.

Expand your family circle working with our amazing service users, knowing you are in one of the most rewarding careers on the market.

Joining a great team at Kelly Park, with our dedicated support network.

For us, it is all about you! We look for people who are:

• Trustworthy
• Compassionate
• Patient
• Adaptable
• Multiskilled (cooking & cleaning skills are a bonus)
• Communicative

Along with a superhero personality, we also require a clear Enhanced DBS as well as two satisfactory references which would be carried out during a potential job offer and onboarding.

Pay is salaried at £29,500 per year, any additional work beyond working hours will be paid adhoc at £14.50ph

we are offering Guaranteed contracted hours to enable job, financial security.

Early Pay no waiting for payday thanks to our bespoke service, allowing you to access your pay when you need it.

Mileage paid at 45p per mile.

Pension scheme.

Holidays 5.6 weeks per annum (pro-rata).

Training full paid practical training including induction & shadowing will be provided.

Reward and recognition scheme.

Transport Drivers only, must have a valid UK license.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.