Senior Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Holiday uplift

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend

Enhanced DBS costs

Long service rewards

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Thetford, Norfolk is seeking a committed Senior Support Worker to join our exceptional care home. You will provide compassionate care to residents, supporting general and dementia needs during night shifts in a permanent, full-time role.

The ideal candidate holds an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, works well in a team, communicates effectively, and is dedicated to promoting high-quality care and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in care settings is beneficial.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
• Promote the services offered when dealing with relatives, residents and enquiries.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Care for others

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & 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 UK's 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 & 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

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.45 - £15.45 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. 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:

• 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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