Senior Care Assistant

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Support Worker to work in an excellent care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading healthcare providers.

This is an exceptional care which offers residential and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment.

To be considered for this position you must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

• 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 GBP
14.45 per hour and the annual salary is GBP
27,050.40 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week 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 Care Awards)
• Paid breaks
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme
• Costs for an enhanced DBS
• Rewards for years of service