Senior Support Worker

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport from central points

Mileage paid 25p per mile

Induction and paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Employee recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Enhanced DBS costs

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker for a brand-new nursing home in the Milton Keynes area. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, with responsibilities spanning resident care, care planning, and medication administration.

Excellent communication and a caring ethos are essential. The position offers permanent hours with both day and night shifts, attractive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including mileage payments,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in care settings.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

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 £14.00 - £14.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. 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)
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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