Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have a wonderful opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our caring and supportive team at Russell Hill.
At Russell Hill, we are an epilepsy specialist care provider with experience in supporting people with other complex needs. We are set in a spacious, well-equipped and modern home with 9 bedrooms. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.
What you'll be working:
* 42 hours per week
* Working every other weekend as per rota
* Dayshifts.
What you'll be doing:
* Provide direct care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Assist the nursing team with the assessment of individual's needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care
* Work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient in achievement of their planned outcomes
* Undertake clinical work-related tasks as delegated by senior nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency
* Maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan
* Be actively involved in meeting own and team objectives through encouraging and supporting others
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with residents, their families, colleagues and any relevant professionals
What you'll have:
* A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
* A NVQ in Health and Social care from Level 3 onwards is desirable
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Benefits Hub giving discounts
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
* and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group