Overview
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in Weymouth, Dorset. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers. The nursing home specialises in general and dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated Good by CQC.
To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Responsibilities
* 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
Skills and experience
* 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
* Salary: GBP13.25 per hour (GBP24,804 per annum)
* Permanent vacancies for day and night shifts
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
* Enhanced rates for bank holidays
* Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Awards)
* Paid breaks
* Uniform provided
* Refer a friend scheme
* Costs for an enhanced DBS
* Rewards for years of service
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