Senior Carer
Medicare People · Northampton, East Midlands
Senior Carer at Medicare People, based in Northampton, East Midlands, paying £17.00 - £22.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £17.00 - £22.00 per hour
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Closes
- 14 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Care Assistant
About 23% above the going rate for care assistant
Reference 5164842d-5ea6-4026-99c4-9f5a8a4b3848
About the role
About the Senior Carer job in Northampton
If you're searching for flexible Senior Carer jobs in Northampton, this role allows you to make a genuine difference in your local community. You’ll support individuals who rely on help with daily tasks due to age, illness or disability, working across a variety of environments.
We have a wide range of Senior Carer shifts available in residential care homes, nursing homes, and supported living placements across Northampton.
You’re free to select the settings and shift patterns that best suit your lifestyle, giving you full flexibility.
Swift hiring - 48 hours start available (subject to compliance).
What we offer
- Up to £22.00/hr
- Choose your shifts
- Weekly pay
- Work available in Northampton
- Bank holiday enhancements
- Free scrubs & training included
- 24/7 manager support
What you'll do
- Provide person‑centred support in community settings
- Protect dignity, independence and wellbeing during daily routines
- Assist with washing, dressing, grooming and safe transfers
- Suitable for those looking for Senior Carer jobs in Northampton
- Plan simple, nutritious meals; promote regular hydration
- Administer medication safely and on schedule
- Offer companionship, conversation and emotional support
- Keep living areas clean, tidy and safe
- Monitor health changes and escalate to the office/clinician
- Work collaboratively with families and professionals
- Record visits, tasks and outcomes clearly in the care system
- Lead by example and guide other carers when needed
What you'll bring
- At least six months of UK facility‑based Senior Carer experience
- Kind, gentle and compassionate attitude
- Strong verbal communication
- Reliable with the ability to think on your feet
- Confident supporting different levels of need within a care setting
- Dedicated to providing person‑centred support
- Experience in specialist services is an advantage
Apply today
You can apply for this Senior Carer job and other openings in Northampton by submitting the form on this page with your CV attached.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Submit your application via the on‑page form
- We’ll review and send a link to create your online account
- Tell us your details and preferred shift patterns
- Finish your registration and compliance checks online
- Start booking shifts within 48 hours in many cases (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
At Medicare People, we connect dedicated healthcare workers with rewarding Senior Carer jobs across Northampton and the wider UK. As a leading provider, we offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.
In our capacity as a care agency and employment agency as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, we operate as an intermediary between applicants and our clients. This means we represent our clients’ needs while ensuring candidates are matched appropriately, ethically, and fairly.
Reference: 5164842d-5ea6-4026-99c4-9f5a8a4b3848 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 14 Oct 2026 · Listed via Medicare People
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