Senior Care Assistant

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Christchurch, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for individuals

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

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 £14.00 per hour and the annual salary is £26,208 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:

·         Pension scheme

·         Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects

·         Enhanced rates for bank holidays

·         Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Awards)

·         Paid breaks

·         Uniform provided

·         Refer a friend scheme

·         Costs for an enhanced DBS

·         Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4761

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