Care Home Senior Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare; Eye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based care home provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their team in Eye, England. The role involves supporting residents' daily needs and leading support staff while promoting dignity and independence. Candidates should have NVQ3 in Health & Social Care and prior experience in a senior role. The position emphasizes personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

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

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus 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. In addition, we were ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023, reflecting Kingsley’s caring ethos.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, and contribute to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the role aims to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respect the dignity of the individual, and promote independence.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching for support workers.
• Promote high-quality care while maintaining residents' dignity and independence.

Qualifications

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

What you get from the role

You’ll be supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. Kingsley’s approach values staff happiness as it improves the service we give to residents. You’ll have opportunities to learn and develop your skills, with procedures and processes to help you at every step.