Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Support Worker in a boutique luxury care home in Walton-on-Thames. This role involves providing exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met while leading a team of support workers. You'll play a vital role in care planning and medication administration, contributing to a nurturing environment. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of others. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Employee recognition schemes

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Proven experience in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Responsible for administrating medication.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Desire to care for others

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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An exciting new job opportunity has become available for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Walton-on-Thames, Surrey area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

A boutique luxury home is a purpose-built, modern facility offering residential and nursing care. Also features a therapy and exercise room and a stunning, octagonal glass public cafe

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

As a 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 £13.50 per hour and the annual salary is £25,272 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:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards)
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 6760

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 01216380567 or send your CV