Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Induction and training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition programs

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Long-service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker for a nursing home in the Wroxham, Norwich area. You will join a warm, patient-centered team delivering high-quality care to residents with nursing and dementia needs.

We require an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. The role is a permanent full-time position, 36 hours per week, day shifts, with an attractive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience working in a care setting is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and address the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching of support workers.
• Promote services when interacting with relatives and prospective residents.

Skills

Proven care experience

Team player

Care for others

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Wroxham, Norwich area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers.

This is an excellent nursing home which offers nursing and dementia care, with a warm and homely person:centred approach from a stable and professional team.

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and 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:

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

Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.85 per hour and the annual salary is GBP25,927.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on days. 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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