Care Home Senior Support Worker

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Holt; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a Senior Support Worker dedicated to providing high-quality personal care for residents. You will lead a team, ensuring dignity and independence are prioritized. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive and enthusiastic team

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior care role is essential.
• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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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.

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 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