Senior Support Worker: Lead Care Team & Resident Wellbeing

Prime Life; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life in Leicester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead and support our care team, delivering high-quality care for residents with mental health, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. You will maintain dignity and independence while promoting meaningful daily activities.

Applicants should have a caring nature and patience; previous support work is helpful but full training is provided, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to residents.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and follow training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the care team to ensure high quality care for all residents.
• Ensure care plans are reviewed and evaluated regularly.
• Engage with residents at a level that respects dignity and individual needs.
• Administer and record medication as prescribed with accurate monitoring.
• Preserve and promote residents' dignity and independence.
• Encourage residents to achieve quality of life aligned with their preferences.
• Involve residents in daily living discussions and decisions.
• Assist with residents’ personal care as needed.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Respectful

Team leadership

Job description

Prime Life in Leicester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead and support our care team, delivering high-quality care for residents with mental health, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. You will maintain dignity and independence while promoting meaningful daily activities.

Applicants should have a caring nature and patience; previous support work is helpful but full training is provided, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.