Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Bungay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Induction and paid training

Uniform provided

Enhanced DBS support

Job summary

TipTopJob in the Bungay area invites applications for a Senior Support Worker in an exceptional care home supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs. An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.

This full-time, 36-hour-per-week role offers a competitive GBP13.60 per hour salary and GBP25,459.20 per annum, with induction, paid training, uniform provided and enhanced DBS support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Genuine desire to care for others and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate daily resident needs.
• Conduct formal supervision and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching of staff.
• Promote services to relatives and prospective residents.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Desire to care for others

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 Ditchingham, Bungay area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers.

This care home provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.

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

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

Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.60 per hour and the annual salary is GBP25,459.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Excellent working environment
• Uniform provided
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS