Overview
An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in Colchester, Essex. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.
The care home emphasises dementia and mental health care, and also has skills to care for younger people with dementia in an annex adjacent to the main home.
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 residents in accordance with policies and procedures
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (required)
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
Salary and Schedule
The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.60 per hour and an annual salary of £25,459.20. This is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours per 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
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk. Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp. Our WhatsApp number is 07856209032.
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