Overview
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of 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 as 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 administering medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures
Skills and experience (preferred)
* 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
* 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
Salary: GBP13.25 per hour, GBP24,804 per annum. This is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week on days.
Reference ID: 4762
For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.
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