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Job Description
Care and Support - The Lodge Care Home
Contract
About
Job Description
Senior Support Worker Care and Support - The Lodge Care Home
Contract
Full Time
Salary
£13.00 Per Hour
Shift Type
Days & Nights Available
Contracted Hours
36.75-49
The Lodge is a charming detached home in Langport surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside. The Lodge offers dedicated care and support for individuals with learning disabilities.
As a Senior Support Worker you will play a vital role in leading our team, ensuring our residents receive the highest quality of care, and fostering a warm, supportive environment.
You will oversee shifts, set a strong example, and be accountable for your team's performance. Your leadership will be key to maintaining a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and help maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
* Resident Support: Assist residents with personal care such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, while prioritizing dignity and independence.
* Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and accurate documentation of medication.
* Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and compassionate communication.
* Team Collaboration: Foster a team-focused ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
* Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
* Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or escalate assistance as needed.
* Documentation: Maintain and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes to reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
* Professional Development: Participate in meetings, training, and e-learning to support your personal and professional growth.
* Health and Safety: Follow Health and Safety policies, including COSHH regulations, and report any concerns to management.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential.
* Medication Training: Experience in practical medication administration with proven competencies.
* Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, while delegating tasks effectively and maintaining a supportive environment.
* Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a commitment to person-centred care.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.
We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference!
* 36.75-49 hours per week
* Days & Nights Available; &
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Additional £2 per hour overtime
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
* Langport, England
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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