Care Assistant Support Worker

The Recruitment Ally Need Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their team. The role emphasizes high-quality personal care, supporting residents' daily needs, and leading a care team. You will conduct supervisions, contribute to care planning, and promote resident independence. Ideal candidates should have experience in a senior care role and be working towards an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care. Strong communication and organisation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a senior care role is required.
• Strong leadership skills and a caring nature are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.

Skills

Previous experience in a senior care role

Strong communication and leadership skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Empathetic and caring nature

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.

Reports to: Home Manager / Deputy Manager / Nurse

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience in a senior care role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Empathetic and caring nature.

Education and qualification

You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care