Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker for their care home in Thetford, Norfolk. This full-time role involves recognizing the needs of residents, supervising junior staff, and contributing to care plans. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Induction and Training

Enhanced Rates for Bank Holidays

Employee Recognition Schemes

Paid Breaks

Uniform Provided

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Cost Covered

Recognition for Years of Service

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Participate in care planning and coaching support workers.

Skills

Team Player

Good 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 GBP13.00 per hour and the annual salary is GBP24,336 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

Reference ID: 4706

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