Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Diss; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated Senior Support Worker in a leading health care provider's exceptional care home in Diss. This permanent full-time role involves caring for residents, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme and paid training. If you have a genuine desire to care for others and are looking to make a difference in people's lives, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and recognition in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Administer medication according to policies and procedures.
• Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

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 Diss, Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This special care home provides care and support to residential, respite and residential dementia individuals.

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

Key Duties:

1. Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
2. Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
3. Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.
4. Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents, and enquiries.
5. Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation.
6. Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care.
7. Be responsible for administering medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Proven experience of working in a care setting.
2. A good team player.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Have a genuine desire to care for others.

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.00 per hour and the annual salary is GBP26,208 per annum. 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:

1. Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T&C's apply).
2. Pension scheme.
3. Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects.
4. Enhanced rates for bank holidays.
5. Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards).
6. Paid breaks.
7. Uniform provided.
8. Refer a friend scheme.
9. Costs for an enhanced DBS.
10. Rewards for years of service.

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