Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Holt; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid培训

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is assisting a leading UK health care provider in Holt, Norfolk, to recruit a Senior Support Worker for a brand new state-of-the-art care home. This is a permanent full-time role, 36 hours per week, with a salary of £16.00 per hour (£29,952 per annum).

You will supervise staff, assist with care planning, administer medications, and support residents with daily needs. NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is required, and there is a comprehensive induction,

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 and enquiries.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Report assessments to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medication to residents per policies.

Skills

Genuine care attitude

Team player

Communication skills

Care setting experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in a brand new state of the art care home opened in the Holt, Norfolk area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities.We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well-designed setting

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 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
• 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:

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• A good team player
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience of working in a care setting

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £16.00 per hour and the annual salary is £29,952 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on a mix of shifts.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
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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