Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Olney; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Senior Support Worker at a new nursing home in Olney, part of a leading healthcare provider. This permanent full-time role focuses on ensuring the wellbeing of residents through effective care planning and support. You will play a vital role in promoting services and maintaining high standards of care. With a commitment to excellence, you will enjoy a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and recognition schemes. If you have a passion for caring for others and possess the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Transport available from central pick-up points

Mileage paid at 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognising and facilitating the daily needs of residents.
• Conducting formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Administering medication in accordance with policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Care for others

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, embodying 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:

• Recognising and facilitating the daily needs of residents.
• Conducting formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contributing to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Taking an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents, and enquiries.
• Participating in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation.
• Being responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care.
• Being responsible for administering 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.
• A genuine desire to care for others.

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.50 per hour, with an annual salary of £25,272 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Transport available from central pick-up points.
• Mileage paid at 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.

Reference ID: 7004

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV.