Senior Care Assistant

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

This care home creates a relaxed and happy atmosphere for top quality dementia, residential and respite care.

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

• 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

• 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 £14.50 per hour and the annual salary of £27,144 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working through night shifts.

• Mileage paid at 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays
• Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and company's Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service