Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Induction and paid training

Enhanced DBS

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend

Long service rewards

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Senior Support Worker for a brand-new luxury care home in the Halesowen area, part of the Birmingham region. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and involves supervising staff, care planning, and supporting residents with quality, person-centred care.

The post offers a permanent full-time contract for 36 hours weekly on nights, with a competitive hourly rate and generous benefits, including DBS processing, induction,

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• A genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers
• Promote 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

Skills

Proven experience in care setting

Team player

Excellent communication

Compassionate

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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