Senior Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 292,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage 25p per mile

Induction and paid training

Bank holiday enhancements

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs covered

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Birmingham area is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a brand-new, luxury care home offering residential and dementia care.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and involves supervising staff, updating care plans, and administering medications. The position is permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week on nights, with mileage allowance and comprehensive induction.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a care setting preferred.
• Willing to work nights.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Promote services 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 residents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Care experience

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Halesowen, Birmingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a brand new purpose-built, luxury care home providing residential and dementia care to its residents

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

As a 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 - £14.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on nights.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Mileage paid at 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’s Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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