Senior Support Worker

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Spalding; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Spalding is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead a team and ensure outstanding care for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential care and an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include planning personalized care and supporting team development. This role offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive environment, making it a rewarding opportunity for passionate individuals.

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to delegate tasks and support new starters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of carers to deliver outstanding care.
• Plan and implement care for residents ensuring their dignity and independence.
• Review care plans continuously.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive role model

Ability to motivate others

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker
Location: Southfield House
Pay rate: £13.77
Contracted hours: 24

About the Role

Are you a senior experienced carer or support worker with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do.

Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

Southfield House offers residential and dementia care to its 31 residents. The home is situated less than two miles from the centre of the market town of Spalding, home to the world famous Tulip Parade.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential. What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.

Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Senior Support Worker within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.