Overview
Senior Support Worker (Bank) role at Mariposa & Papillon Care.
Location: Sovereign Court Care Home, Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Contract: Bank
Hourly Rate: £14.10
At Sovereign Court Care Home, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our bank team and help make a real difference to the lives of our residents. If you’ve got experience in care and have previously supported or supervised a team, this could be the perfect role for you.
What the role involves
* Supervising and supporting your team with training and guidance to ensure they excel in their roles.
* Delivering Quality Care: Assisting residents with personal care needs, always upholding dignity, respect and privacy.
* Care Planning: Ensuring residents’ care plans are comprehensive, up-to-date and consistently followed.
* Medication Management: Dispensing medication accurately and maintaining detailed records.
This role requires a mix of practical care and supervisory responsibilities, so you’ll need to feel confident managing multiple tasks while keeping residents’ wellbeing at the forefront.
What makes you the ideal candidate
* Has experience working in a specialist mental health facility or similar environment.
* Has experience supervising and mentoring a team (preferred).
* Holds a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or is committed to achieving one).
Why join us?
* Recognition rewards: Receive £500 during your first year.
* Refer a Friend bonus: Earn £1,000 for every successful referral!
* Fully funded training: Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and gain further qualifications.
* Annual pay reviews: We recognise and reward your contributions.
* Private healthcare options: Help with costs for treatments like dental or optical care.
* A supportive workplace: Join a friendly, inclusive team where your voice matters.
Our recruitment process
If you’re ready to step into a senior role and make a real difference at Sovereign Court we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your care career with Mariposa Care.
If you’re offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email at recruitment@mariposacare.com - we’ll be happy to help.
At Mariposa Care, we’re committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
Job titles can vary - this role is also known as senior carer, senior healthcare assistant, senior support worker, social care.
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