Senior Carer job in Downend

Salary: £13.68 - £21.01 per hour*
Pin On-Site Care
Clock Temporary
Map Downend, Bristol

About the Senior Carer job in Downend

There are many Senior Carer jobs in Downend, and this flexible role lets you support individuals who need help with daily living tasks. You’ll work shifts in different care settings across the area.

Shifts are available in hospitals, care homes, clinics, home‑care services and live‑in care. Choose the hours and settings that suit you.

Rapid turnaround - you could be working in 48 hours (subject to compliance).

What we offer

  • Earn competitive pay from £13.68 to £21.01/hr
  • Weekly pay run
  • Choose shift patterns that work around your lifestyle
  • Regular and reliable placements across Downend
  • Enhanced pay on bank holidays
  • Pension contributions included
  • Bonuses for referring new carers
  • Free scrubs and ID badge
  • Training options provided at no cost
  • 24/7 access to supportive, experienced managers
  • A workplace environment that prioritises respect and wellbeing

What you'll do

  • Coordinate person‑centred care with compassion and respect
  • Preserve dignity, choice and comfort, including end‑of‑life support
  • Provide personal care, pressure area care and safe repositioning
  • Oversee nutrition, hydration and symptom‑aware support
  • Administer medication as prescribed; maintain accurate MAR/eMAR
  • Offer companionship to clients and family members
  • Ensure a clean, calm, safe environment
  • Monitor pain, mood and vital signs; escalate promptly
  • Collaborate with nurses, GPs and specialist teams
  • Keep comprehensive, accurate records and handovers
  • Coach Care Assistants to deliver consistent, high‑quality care
  • Suitable for those looking for Senior Carer jobs in Downend

What you'll bring 

  • Minimum 6 months’ Senior Carer experience in a UK healthcare environment
  • Compassionate, supportive and calm under pressure
  • Good spoken and written communication
  • Dependable and able to use initiative
  • Comfortable working with varying care needs in a facility
  • Committed to person‑centred care practices
  • Background in specialist care is an advantage

Apply today

You can apply for this Senior Carer job and other openings in Downend by submitting the form on this page with your CV attached.

Please note we do not sponsor visas.

What happens after I apply?

  • Apply on this page using the application form
  • After a quick review, we’ll invite you to create an online profile
  • Enter your details and availability for shifts
  • Finish compliance and registration in the profile
  • Request your first shifts, commonly within 48 hours (subject to compliance)

About Medicare People

Medicare People is a trusted care provider in Downend, linking passionate Senior Carer with job roles across the area and the UK. We offer excellent support, fair pay, and the chance to deliver life‑changing care.

We operate as a care care agency and employment agency in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. This means we act on behalf of our clients to source, assess, and recommend suitable applicants for their roles.