Overview
An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in a care home based in the Brooke, Norwich area. You will be working for one of the UK's leading health care providers. The care home focuses on getting to know residents and delivering the highest quality care tailored to individual needs.
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
* Promote 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
Skills and Experience (Preferred)
* Proven experience of working in a care setting
* A good team player
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Genuine desire to care for others
Benefits
* Salary: GBP 14.00 per hour; annual salary GBP 26,208 per annum
* Permanent full-time role, 36 hours per week, day shifts
* 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
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