Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Congleton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Induction & training

Bank holiday enhanced rates

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs

Years of service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a care home in Congleton, Cheshire. This leading provider offers dementia, residential, and respite care in a calm, supportive environment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. You will supervise, contribute to care planning, and oversee medication administration, with a competitive hourly rate and monthly pay for 36 hours weekly across night shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

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.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Make and report realistic assessments to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medication to residents in line with policies.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & 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 Congleton, Cheshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This care home creates a relaxed and happy atmosphere for top quality dementia, residential and respite care

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & 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 - £14.50 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts.

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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