Senior Support Worker

TipTopJob; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Support Worker in an exceptional care home in Woodbridge. This role involves facilitating daily needs, conducting supervisions, and contributing to care planning. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, with a genuine desire to care for others. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a pension scheme, paid training, and recognition schemes. Join a leading healthcare provider and make a difference in the lives of residents while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Transport available from central pick up points

Mileage paid 25p per mile

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Proven experience of working in a care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
• Participate in updating and writing care plans.

Skills

Experience in a care setting

Team player

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Desire to care for others

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. 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:

• 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
  
  

Reference ID: 4238

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