Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Diss; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the Diss area seeks a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their exceptional care home. You will support residents with daily needs, conduct supervisions, and help in care planning. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and proven experience in a care setting. This permanent role offers a salary of £14.00 per hour, generous benefits including mileage compensation and paid training, and requires commitment to shift work.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Proven experience in a care setting is essential.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Coach support workers and contribute to care planning.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies.

Skills

Proven experience of working in a care setting

A good team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Genuine desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

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

This special care home provides care and support to residential, respite and residential dementia individuals.

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Key Duties

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
• Contribute to care planning and coach 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 administering medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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

Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.00 per hour and the annual salary of GBP26,208 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 and Cs 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 Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

For this fantastic job role, please call or send your CV.