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Shift Leader / Senior | Elderly Care

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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: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk
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.

Shift Leader / Senior | Elderly Care

South Downs Residential Group Limited
Petersfield GU31 4AS, UK
Full-Time

Published on 15/02/2026

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