Senior Residential Support Worker (Grade 5) - social care

Senior Residential Support Worker – Dementia Nursing Home

Location: Anfield, Liverpool Pay Rate: £22.09 per hour (Umbrella) Employer: Liverpool City Council

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Senior Residential Support Worker to join Liverpool City Council's Adult Services team, supporting residents at Millvina House / Brushwood Dementia Nursing Home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated care professional with leadership experience to support the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care to adults living with dementia and complex care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursing home.

• Lead, supervise and support Residential Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care.

• Oversee the implementation and review of residents' care plans and risk assessments.

• Support staff development through supervision, appraisals and performance management.

• Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Assist with staff rotas, annual leave planning and workforce management.

• Support admissions, discharges and care planning arrangements.

• Undertake non-clinical assessments and ensure residents receive appropriate support.

• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

• Promote safeguarding, dignity, equality and person-centred care at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a residential, nursing home or adult social care setting.

• Experience or willingness to supervise and support care staff.

• Experience dealing with complex care needs and challenging situations.

• Ability to contribute to care planning, risk assessments and discharge planning.

• Knowledge or experience of medication administration.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to delegate tasks and manage workloads effectively.

• A flexible and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable adults.

Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Working Arrangements

• Flexible shift patterns across a 7-day rota.

• Day shifts: 8am–8pm.

• Night shifts: 8pm–8am.

• Enhanced DBS required (Adult Workforce and Adult Barred List)

Mandatory: must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering excellent dementia care, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Shivashni Govender