Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join a newly established nursing home in Liverpool. This role involves providing essential support to residents with varied needs, including nursing and dementia care. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. With a competitive salary and comprehensive training provided, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Excellent working environment

Uniform provided

Assistance with Enhanced DBS checks

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care required.
• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Care for others

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in a recently opened nursing home in Liverpool, Merseyside. The facility offers nursing, dementia, residential care, mental healthcare, and specialist learning disability services.

Minimum requirement: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Key Duties of a Senior Support Worker

1. Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
2. Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
3. Contribute to care planning and support coaching staff.
4. Promote services when engaging with relatives, prospective residents, and inquiries.
5. Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
6. Assess and report on residents' needs to ensure continuity of care.
7. Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a care setting.
• Good team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine desire to care for others.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an hourly rate of GBP13.25, totaling approximately GBP24,804 annually. This is a permanent full-time role (36 hours/week) working day shifts. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Comprehensive induction and paid training with career prospects.
• Excellent working environment.
• Uniform provided.
• Assistance with Enhanced DBS checks.

Reference ID: 6691

To apply, please call 638 or send your CV.