Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Olney; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity is now available for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in a brand new nursing home opened in the summer of 2024 in the Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This latest flagship nursing home in the historic market town of Olney is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities designed with resident wellbeing in mind, with a convenient location on the edge of town.

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

As the Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

1. Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents.
2. Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals.
3. Contribute to care planning and coaching support workers.
4. Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents, and enquiries.
5. Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation.
6. Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care.
7. Be responsible for administering medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures.

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

1. Proven experience of working in a care setting.
2. A good team player.
3. Good verbal and written communication skills.
4. Have a genuine desire to care for others.

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.50 per hour, with an annual salary of £25,272 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. Transport available from central pick-up points.
2. Mileage paid 25p per mile (T&C's apply).
3. Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects.
4. Enhanced rates for bank holidays.
5. Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards).
6. Uniform provided.
7. Refer a friend scheme.
8. Costs for an enhanced DBS.
9. Rewards for years of service.

Reference ID: 7004

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