Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Senior Care Assistant for a high-quality care home in Royal Leamington Spa. The role involves supervising care staff, administering medication, and ensuring residents receive person-centred care. In return for commitment, the position offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Length of Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%

2x Salary Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care at a similar level preferred.
• Familiar with the safe administration of medication.
• Genuine desire to work in the care sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Administer medication and carry out care plans.
• Lead staff meetings and participate in training.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Leamington Spa, Warwickshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a residential and dementia care home in a high quality setting that is homely throughout. This allows residents to live a happy life and genuinely retain their independence

*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health & Social Care*

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

* Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy Manager
* Lead, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and development activities
* To administer medication, carry out assessments and care plans

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Previous experience in providing care at a similar level
* Familiar and experienced in the safe administration of medication
* Committed to providing person centred care to residents
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary up to GBP15.07 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP28,406.95 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* Free learning and development
* Free DBS
* Paid breaks
* Overtime Incentive scheme
* Length of Service Awards
* Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
* Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
* 2x Salary Death in Service benefit Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider

Reference ID: 5643

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