Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Loyalty bonus

Refer a friend

DBS paid

Bank holiday pay

Paid breaks

Job summary

TipTopJob in Lowestoft, Suffolk is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a luxury care home. The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and offers a permanent full-time position for 36 hours per week on day shifts.

You will provide high standard care, participate in care planning, and supervise staff under a supportive leadership framework in a modern facility. A strong commitment to residents’ wellbeing is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven care experience is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and meet the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.
• Promote services to relatives and prospective residents.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Make and report realistic assessments for continuity of care.
• AdministerMedication to residents according to policy.

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Caring nature

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers

This is a modern, luxury, well equipped care home providing the highest standards of care and support in a very homely and comfortable environment

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

As The 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 of GBP14.45 per hour and the annual salary is GBP27,050.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend
• Full DBS disclosure paid for
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Paid breaks

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