Senior Care Assistant

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the Thetford area is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker to facilitate the daily needs of residents in a specialized care home. You will be responsible for conducting supervisions, contributing to care planning, and ensuring high-quality care. Applicants must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers an excellent hourly rate of £13.00 and various benefits including training, pension scheme, and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Proven experience of working in a care setting is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Desire to care for others

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 £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £24,336 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days 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
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4706
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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