Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading UK care provider seeks a motivated Senior Support Worker for their exceptional care home. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with responsibilities including care planning and administering medication. Excellent remuneration and generous benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Induction and paid training programme

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month)

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.
• Administrate medication to residents in accordance with policies.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

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 UKs 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**

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 up to GBP14.00 per hour and the annual salary up to GBP26,208 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T and Cs apply)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and companys Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service
  
  

Reference ID: 4115

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