An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Halesowen, Birmingham area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.
This is a brand new purpose‑built, luxury care home providing residential and dementia care to its residents.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Responsibilities
* Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
* Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
* Contribute to care planning and coach 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
Preferred 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
The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.45 per hour, which totals GBP27,050.40 per annum. This permanent full‑time role is for 36 hours a week on nights.
* Mileage paid at 25p per mile (terms and conditions apply)
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
* Enhanced rates for bank holidays
* Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company’s Care Awards)
* Uniform provided
* Refer a friend scheme
* Costs for an enhanced DBS
* Rewards for years of service
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