Senior Support Worker

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This is a modern, luxury, well equipped care home providing the highest standards of care and support in a very homely and comfortable environment

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent**

As the Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

• Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
• Contributing to care planning and coaching 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 administrating medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• 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

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.45 per hour and the annual salary is £27,050.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend
• Full DBS disclosure paid for
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Paid breaks

Reference ID: 7226

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV