Senior Carer

To work alongside the management team to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality care for residents. As Shift Lead, you will take overall responsibility for the smooth running of the shift, ensuring that care is delivered safely, effectively, and in line with policies and procedures.

You will provide strong leadership on shift, acting as the main point of contact for staff and taking responsibility for decision-making, particularly in urgent or emergency situations. The role requires confidence, accountability, and the ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards of care.

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care • Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards it) • At least three years’ experience supporting elderly individuals and those with complex needs • Strong leadership and supervisory skills • Ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective under pressure, particularly in emergency situations • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Clear, concise, and accurate record-keeping abilities • Ability to work independently and make decisions within the scope of the role • Professional approach with good attendance, integrity, and conduct • Flexibility to work shifts including weekdays, weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Hello and welcome to Benoni!

We provide accommodation for persons who require personal care, have dementia, physical disabilities, require treatment of disease, disorder or injury, caring for adults over 65 years. We pride ourselves on our happy, relaxed environment, and our beautiful location near the sea in Cornwall, striving to create a “home from home”.

We are a small independent home that supports up to 25 individuals, with strong ties to our local community. At Benoni, we focus on what matters to our residents, considering the best possible methods to enrich and support their lives, integrating many homeopathic treatments alongside conventional western practice. These include, but are not limited to, reiki, aromatherapy, meditation, and reminiscence therapy.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are compassionate and have a desire to support the wellbeing of others
Have an enthusiastic approach to work and are seeking new challenges

All staff are supported during induction by our team leaders and will be allocated a mentor/buddy to support a smooth transition into our team. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided. All you need is a willingness and enthusiasm to offer care and support.

For further information, please get in touch. We hope to speak to you soon.