Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Senior Support Worker in a leading care home in Lowestoft. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents by providing essential support and care. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or be willing to pursue it. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of residents. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Proven experience in a care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an excellent care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers.

This is an exceptional care home that offers residential and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment.

To be considered for this position you must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
2. Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
3. Contribute to care planning and coach support workers.
4. Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents, and enquiries.
5. Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation.
6. Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care.
7. Be responsible for administering medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Proven experience of working in a care setting.
2. A good team player.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Have a genuine desire to care for others.

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP13.00 per hour, with an annual salary of GBP24,336 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. Pension scheme.
2. Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects.
3. Enhanced rates for bank holidays.
4. Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards).
5. Paid breaks.
6. Uniform provided.
7. Refer a friend scheme.
8. Costs for an enhanced DBS.
9. Rewards for years of service.

Reference ID: 6656. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.