Care Home Senior Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare; Holt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated care team. This role focuses on recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents, ensuring high-quality care while respecting their dignity. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you'll conduct supervisions, contribute to care planning, and coach fellow support workers. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values staff happiness, providing numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals of support workers.
• Contribute to care planning and promote residents' independence.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be part of the care team, recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents. Your responsibilities include conducting formal supervisions and appraisals, contributing to care planning, and coaching support workers. The role emphasizes high-quality care, aiming to maintain residents' personal care needs, respecting their dignity, 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.

What will you gain?

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 provide to our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, supported by clear procedures and processes at every step.