Senior Care Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Eye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and paid培训

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes (Employee of the M

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker for a purpose-built care home in Thetford, Norfolk. You will lead and support a team, ensure high-quality resident care, and contribute to care planning and documentation.

The role requires an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with responsibilities including supervising staff, updating care plans, and promoting the home’s services to relatives and potential residents.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Ability to conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Promote services when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Thetford, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a purpose built care home designed for older people requiring general or dementia residential and nursing care

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

As the 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

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 £14.45 - £15.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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