Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norfolk seeks a motivated Senior Support Worker. Responsibilities include meeting residents' needs, conducting appraisals, and managing care plans. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have care experience. The role offers £13.00 per hour, a permanent position, and generous benefits including training and uniform.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Comprehensive induction and training

Excellent working environment

Uniform provided

Assistance with Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a care setting.
• Ability to administrate medication according to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Make and report assessments for continuity of care.

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Genuine desire to care

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 £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £24,336 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36 hours a week on 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
• Uniform provided
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS

Reference ID: 5082

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