Care Home Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Olney is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their care team. You will be responsible for recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, along with empathy. An NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is preferred. Join a dedicated team that values staff well-being and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive team environment

Focus on staff happiness and well-being

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities are required.
• Strong organisational skills and prioritisation are important.

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 and ability to prioritise workload

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Empathetic and caring nature

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