Senior Care and support Worker Relief

Salary: £14.13 to £15.06 per hour

Grade: F

Contract Type: Relief

Vacancy Hours: Relief

Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire  

Make Care Matter - Helping us make a difference to those in need.

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to become part of our friendly and supportive leadership team at Larpool Lane Care Home in Whitby.

Whether you're ready to take the next step in your career or already working in a similar role, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

As a Relief Senior Care and Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in promoting dignity, respecting human rights, and supporting individuals to live rich and fulfilling lives. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that requires both planning and adaptability.

Due to the nature of the service, flexibility is also important to enhance the team's ability to deliver care as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the shift and ensure the health and safety of residents and staff.
• Administer medication and coordinate GP/nurse visits.
• Delegate tasks and support staff effectively.
• Provide personal care and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
• Support residents’ social, spiritual, recreational, and educational needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Social Care.
• Commitment to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Social Care (full support and training provided).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity for career development within a caring and professional environment.

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you grow into your leadership role.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive rate of pay with clear progression opportunities.
• Pay enhancements for weekend and night shifts.
• Career development and training support.
• A chance to build meaningful relationships with families and professionals.
• Extensive induction and ongoing support throughout your employment.
• Access to a wide range of learning resources.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service.
• A variety of competitive benefits, including a career average pension scheme with excellent provisions.

To apply, please submit an online application and attach your CV.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Kate Wylie at View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk

Key Documents

Key Dates

Closing Date: Monday 20 July 2026

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.