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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Induction & training

Career prospects

Enhanced DBS assistance

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a care home in the Ditchingham, Bungay area. The role involves leading care delivery, supervising staff, and contributing to care planning while maintaining high standards of resident well-being.

You will administer medication as per policy, liaise with relatives, and document care plans. A competitive hourly rate is offered for a permanent, full-time position, 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience in a care setting preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Recognise and meet daily resident needs and provide compassionate care
• Conduct formal supervisions and staff appraisals
• Contribute to care planning and coaching of support workers
• Update resident documentation and care plans
• Administer medication according to policy and procedures

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ditchingham, Bungay area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This care home provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care**

As a Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
• Contributing to care planning and coaching support workers
• Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries
• Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation
• Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care
• Be responsible for administrating medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Proven experience of working in a care setting
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Have a genuine desire to care for others

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.00 - £14.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Excellent working environment
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS

Reference ID: 4981

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