Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Senior Support Worker for a nursing home in Norfolk. This role involves assisting with daily resident needs, conducting supervisions, and managing care plans. Ideal candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have proven experience in the field, ensuring quality care and support for residents.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme

Excellent working environment

Uniform provided

Assistance with Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a care setting.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good team player

Genuine desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This special service provides exceptional, specialised care for those in need of residential, nursing and dementia care and offers a peaceful and comfortable haven for all residents

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 GBP12.50 per hour and the annual salary is GBP23,400 per annum. We currently have vacancies for both days and night shifts a week. 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
* Uniform provided
* Assistance with Enhanced DBS

Reference ID: 5082

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