Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Tetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid induction

Enhanced bank holidays

Employee recognition

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS costs

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob in Thetford, Norfolk, seeks a committed Senior Support Worker for a night-shift role in a purpose-built care home for older adults requiring general or dementia care. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.

You will be part of a dedicated team, taking lead on care planning, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality resident care. The role offers a permanent full-time contract with generous benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Proven experience in care settings is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and address residents' daily needs.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coach staff.
• Promote services when engaging with relatives and prospective residents.
• Update care plans and resident documentation.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Team player

Genuine desire to care for others

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Thetford, Norfolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers

This is a purpose built care home designed for older people requiring general or dementia residential and nursing care

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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

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

Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.45 per hour and the annual salary is GBP27,050.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 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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