Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bungay; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an amazing care home based in the Brooke, Norwich area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers.

This care home really gets to know the residents, and the staff pride themselves on offering the highest quality care tailored to their needs.

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

As a Senior Support Worker, your key responsibilities 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 £13.50 per hour, with an annual salary of £25,272 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week working through nights. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 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: 4155

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