Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A prominent health care company in Ipswich is looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to supervise a team and provide exceptional care to residents. The role requires NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to GBP28,211.04 per annum, paid breaks, free DBS checks, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care.
• Previous experience in providing care at a similar level.
• Familiar with and experienced in the safe administration of medication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervising a team

Administering medication safely

Person-centred care

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher 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. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. 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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