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 the UK’s leading health care providers.
This 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.
Key Duties
* Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
* Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
* Contribute to care planning and coach other support workers
* Take an active professional role in promoting services when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries
* Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation
* Make and report realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care
* Administer medication to 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
* 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: £13.25 per hour; annual salary is £24,804 per annum. This is a permanent full‑time role of 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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