Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Support Worker in a purpose-built care home for dementia residents. This role involves recognizing and facilitating daily needs, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the highest quality of care while promoting the services offered to residents and their families. With a competitive hourly rate and generous benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a leading health care provider and embark on a rewarding career path with excellent training and career prospects.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Care for Others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

This special care home is a purpose-built unit for residents who have dementia. It is a converted Victorian country house with accommodation.

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

As the Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

• 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.

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. We currently have vacancies for both day and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 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.

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