Care Home Senior Support Worker

jobs24.co.uk; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned care home group as a Senior Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents. This position emphasizes high-quality personal care, supporting independence, and ensuring the dignity of each individual. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, this organization is recognized for its excellent work environment and commitment to professional development. If you are empathetic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognising and facilitating the daily needs of residents, conducting 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Qualifications:

1. 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.

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. 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.