Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Woodbridge area is seeking a motivated Senior Support Worker. This role involves facilitating residents' daily needs, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. The position offers an hourly rate of £14.00, equating to an annual salary of £26,208, along with generous benefits including a pension scheme, paid training, and uniform provision.

Benefits

Transport available from central pick up points

Mileage paid 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a care setting preferred.
• Good communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers.

This special service specialises in a range of care services, including: residential care, respite care, dementia care and convalescence care.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

• To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Proven experience of working in a care setting (preferred)
• A good team player (preferred)
• Good verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
• Have a genuine desire to care for others (preferred)

Salary, Hours and Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.00 per hour and the annual salary is £26,208 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and nights available.

• In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• Transport available from central pick up points
• Mileage paid 25p per mile (T&C’s apply)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Application and Reference

Reference ID: 4238

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [e-mail]

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