About the Senior Support Worker role
This role will be based at Island Place in the Braunstone area of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the needs of 39 residents living with a range of mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.
Benefits
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.85 to £14.92 per hour, dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
Responsibilities
* Leading, managing and supporting your care team ensuring high quality of care and service is always provided to all residents
* Ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed and continuously assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated for residents’ care
* Engaging with residents in conversation at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences
* Administering and recording medication as prescribed, with accurate monitoring of drug dose to the residents in the home
* Ensuring each resident’s dignity and independence is always preserved and promoted
* Encouraging each resident to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
* Encouraging and assisting residents to participate in any discussion relating to their daily living arrangements
* Assisting where necessary with each resident’s personal care
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of residents’ individual abilities.
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