Care Home Senior Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare (Ds) Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned care home group recognized for its commitment to staff wellbeing and high-quality care. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents by addressing their personal care needs and promoting independence. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a dedicated team, where your leadership and communication skills will shine. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the care sector. Embrace the chance to be part of an award-winning organization that values its employees and residents alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Working towards NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily needs of residents and conduct supervisions.
• Contribute to care planning while coaching support workers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing over 2,000 staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023, a true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

Role Overview

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be part of the care team, recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents, conducting formal supervisions and appraisals, and contributing to care planning while 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

This role could be for you if you have:

1. Previous experience in a senior care role.
2. Strong communication and leadership skills.
3. Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
4. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Empathetic and caring nature.

Qualifications

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

What will you get from the role?

You’ll have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.