Shift Leader / Senior | Elderly Care

Confidential

Petersfield, Hampshire permanent

Posted: February 13, 2026

Job Description

Senior Carer / Shift Leader – Join SDR Care!

📍 Location: Downs House & Stroud House, Hampshire
🕒 Hours: 24 – 42 per week (days & nights available)
💰 Competitive Pay (Annual Review):

Senior Carer: £13.35/hr weekdays | £13.85/hr weekends

Shift Leader: £13.85/hr weekdays | £14.35/hr weekends

About SDR Care

At SDR Care, we provide personalised, high-quality care in a safe, friendly environment where residents can truly thrive. Based in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, our homes -Downs House and Stroud House, are renowned for compassionate, resident-focused care every day.

The Role

We’re looking for experienced Senior Carers and Shift Leaders to join our dedicated teams.

These roles suit individuals with care home experience who are confident leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and maintaining exceptional care standards.

If you are passionate about elderly care and enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Senior Carer:

Deliver personal care to residents

Support daily living activities

Administer medication (if trained)

Maintain accurate care records

Mentor and support junior staff

Promote dignity, independence, and person-centred care

Shift Leader:

Lead and coordinate shifts smoothly

Allocate tasks and support the care team

Ensure care standards, policies, and procedures are followed

Administer and manage medication (if trained)

Maintain records and report to management

Act as a professional, compassionate role model

What We Offer

✅ Professional training & development
✅ Minimum 29 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata)
✅ Pension scheme (where eligible)
✅ Structured induction & probation support
✅ Strong management support
✅ Employee Referral Bonus – £200 upon appointment, £300 after one year (T&Cs apply)
✅ Convenient location with excellent transport links

Our Values

At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in with our team!

Apply Today

If you’re ready for a rewarding role where your skills and passion can truly make a difference, join our SDR Care family.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 07484 482896

Some, but not all, companies within our Group hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. Current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocations are very limited; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Successful applicants must complete an online DBS check following offer acceptance.

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