Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Recognition schemes (Employee of the..

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

DBS costs

Rewards for years of service

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker for a nursing home in Weymouth, Dorset. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and involves supporting elderly residents with general and dementia care, including care planning and medication administration.

The position is permanent, full-time (36 hours/week) with shifts across weekdays and weekends. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including pension, training, enhanced bank holiday rates, and recognition

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is required.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching of support workers.
• Promote services when dealing with relatives and enquiries.
• Update and write care plans and resident documentation.
• Make and report assessments of residents for continuity of care.
• Administer medication according to policies and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care provider

This nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as Good by CQC

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 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

Benefits

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.35 per hour and the annual salary is GBP26,863.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on mixed shifts Weekdays/Weekends. 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 Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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