Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Olney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport from central pick up points

Mileage paid

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is helping a brand new nursing home in Olney, Buckinghamshire recruit a committed Senior Support Worker. The role offers permanent day or night shifts in a state‑of‑the‑art facility serving residents with a focus on wellbeing.

You must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. The successful candidate will supervise staff, contribute to care plans, and administer medications, with a competitive salary of £14.45 per hour (£27,050.40 per annum) and a generous

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience working in a care setting preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Promote services when dealing with relatives and enquiries.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Make and report realistic assessments of each resident.
• Administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity is now available for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in a brand new nursing home opened in the summer of 2024 in the Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is the latest flagship nursing home in the historic market town of Olney, is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities, designed with resident wellbeing in mind, with a convenient location on the edge of town

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & 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

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.45 per hour and the annual salary is £27,050.40 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days or night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Transport available from central pick up points
• Mileage paid 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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