Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to supervise a team while providing exceptional care in their residential home. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care, with a strong commitment to person-centred care. Excellent benefits include paid breaks, free DBS, and opportunities for further training.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

2x Salary Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care at a similar level.
• Competence in safe medication administration.
• Genuine desire to work in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Lead staff meetings and training sessions.
• Administer medication and conduct care assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in a care home based in the Ipswich, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

The home provides the best possible residential and dementia care in Ipswich and has exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care**

As The Senior Care Assistant Your Key Duties Include

• Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy Manager
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and development activities
• To administer medication, carry out assessments and care plans
  
  

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience in providing care at a similar level
• Familiar and experienced in the safe administration of medication
• Committed to providing person centred care to residents
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector
  
  

Benefits

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary up to GBP15.07 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP28,211.04 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:

**Handover + Paid Breaks**

• Free learning and development
• Free DBS
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme : employers contribution matched up to 6
• 2x Salary Death in Service benefit Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider
  
  

Reference ID: 7031

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