Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Support Worker in a leading healthcare provider in Woodbridge. This role involves recognizing and facilitating the daily needs of residents, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, along with a genuine desire to care for others. The position offers a competitive salary, permanent vacancies for both day and night shifts, and generous benefits, including transport, paid training, and recognition schemes. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for.

Benefits

Transport available from central pick up points

Mileage paid 25p per mile

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Responsible for administering medication to residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Care Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This special service specialises in a range of care services, including: residential care, respite care, dementia care and convalescence care

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 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:

• 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 £14.00 per hour and the annual salary is £26,208 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:

• Transport available from central pick up points
• Mileage paid 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4238

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV