Senior Care Assistant

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

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

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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 £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £24,336 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