Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Support Worker in a leading healthcare provider's home in Woodbridge. This role involves recognizing residents' daily needs, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality care and support for residents, while also coaching other support workers. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of generous benefits, including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition awards. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Benefits

Transport available from central pick-up points

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

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.
• Administer medication to residents as per policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Desire to Care for Others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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 the 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.
• Contribute to care planning and coach 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 administering 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, with an annual salary of £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 at 25p per mile (T&C's apply).
• 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: 4238

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