Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich seeks a Senior Care Assistant to supervise a team in a care home known for excellence in residential and dementia care. The role involves administration of medication and participation in staff training. The candidate should hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and possess strong interpersonal skills. Generous benefits, including paid breaks, DBS checks, and a matching pension scheme, are offered.

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 - employer's contribution matched up to 6%

2x Salary Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in providing care at a similar level.
• Familiar with safe administration of medication.
• Genuine desire to work in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and carry out assessments.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and appraisals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Person centred care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & 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 UK's 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 & 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

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 - employer's 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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