Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Congleton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Congleton area seeks a motivated Senior Support Worker for their exceptional care home. The role involves recognizing residents' needs, supervising staff, and contributing to care plans. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. The position offers a salary of £13.70/hour and 36 hours/week, with generous benefits including a pension scheme and paid training.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Paid training and career prospects

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in a care setting preferred.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

This care home creates a relaxed and happy atmosphere for top quality dementia, residential and respite care

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary and Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.70 per hour and the annual salary of £25,646.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 5807

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 01216380567 or send your CV