Overview
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Colchester, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. The care home emphasises on dementia and mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home.
Requirements
To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & 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
Salary and hours
The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.60 per hour and the annual salary is £25,459.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working nights only.
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 Care Awards)
* Paid breaks
* Uniform provided
* Refer a friend scheme
* Costs for an enhanced DBS
* Rewards for years of service
How to apply
Reference ID: 4720
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk
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