Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport from central points

Mileage paid

Pension scheme

Induction & training

Enhanced bank holidays

Employee recognition

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend

DBS costs covered

Years of service rewards

Job summary

TipTopJob in Woodbridge, England, is seeking a Senior Support Worker for a 36-hour-per-week day-shift role at a respected care home. You will support daily resident needs, participate in care planning and staff coaching, and engage with relatives and prospective residents.

The ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and has proven care-setting experience with strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a care setting is preferred.
• Good communication and a caring attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and meet daily resident needs.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Contribute to care planning and coaching.
• Promote services when engaging relatives and prospective residents.
• Update care plans and resident documentation.
• Assess and report on each resident to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer medication in line with policies.

Skills

Care setting experience

Team player

Verbal and written communication

Compassionate person

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers

This special service specialises in a range of care services, including: residential care, respite care, dementia care and convalescence care

**To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent**

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
• 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 GBP14.00 per hour and the annual salary is GBP26,208 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Transport available from central pick up points
• Mileage paid 25p per mile (T and Cs apply)
• 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