Senior Care Assistant

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in amazing care home based in the Brooke, Norwich area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This care home really gets to know the residents and the staff pride themselves on offering the highest quality care tailored to their needs

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

As a Senior Support Worker your key responsibilities 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 £15.00 - £16.00 per hour - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on days or nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service

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