Senior Support Worker (Specialist Unit) – Preston

Dovehaven Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead the care team in Preston. The role involves ensuring high standards of care for residents while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have prior supervisory experience and an NVQ level 2 in health & social care. In return, we provide a supportive work environment, career development opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Excellent work environment

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

5.6 weeks of paid annual leave

Pension scheme

£300 welcome bonus after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Experience working within an elderly care setting is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience in a care/nursing home setting.
• Passion for providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team and ensure adherence to CQC guidelines.
• Promote high standards of care and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Dependable

Education

NVQ level 2 in health & social care

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Senior Support Worker (Specialist Unit) – Preston, Preston

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Client:

Dovehaven Care Homes

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the role

As the Senior Support Worker, you will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents. You will promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home.

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication and written skills
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
Team player but able to work on your own initiative
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly
An NVQ level 2 in health & social care is essential along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.
In return we offer:

Career development opportunities
Excellent work environment
Monthly Pay
Paid DBS
Free on-site parking
Free uniform
5.6 weeks of paid annual leave
Pension scheme
£300 welcome bonus after qualifying period