Senior support worker

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Diss, Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This special care home provides care and support to residential, respite and residential dementia individuals **To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent** As a 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 GBP12.50 per hour and the annual salary is GBP23,400 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through Night Shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T and Cs apply) * Pension scheme * Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects * Enhanced rates for bank holidays * Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and companys Care Awards) * Paid breaks * Uniform provided * Refer a friend scheme * Costs for an enhanced DBS * Rewards for years of service Reference ID: 4115 for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV