Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Eye; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Senior Support Worker for a care home in the Diss, Ipswich area. This permanent full-time role involves supporting residents with various care needs, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and various benefits.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

Refer-a-friend scheme

DBS costs covered

Rewards for long service

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting preferred.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Recognising and facilitating residents' daily needs.
• Conducting supervisions and appraisals.
• Updating and writing care plans and documentation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

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 the UK's leading healthcare providers.

This care home provides support to residents with residential, respite, and dementia care needs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Key duties include:

• Recognising and facilitating residents' daily needs
• Conducting supervisions and appraisals
• Contributing to care planning and supporting team development
• Promoting services to relatives, prospective residents, and inquiries
• Updating and writing care plans and documentation
• Assessing and reporting on residents' needs to ensure continuity of care
• Administering medication in accordance with policies and procedures

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience working in a care setting
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Genuine desire to care for others

Salary and benefits:

• £13.00 per hour, with an annual salary of £24,336
• Permanent full-time role, 36 hours/week, night shifts
• Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
• Comprehensive induction and paid training
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes, uniform provided, refer-a-friend scheme, DBS costs, and rewards for long service

Reference ID: 4115

To apply, please call 01216380567 or send your CV.