Senior Care Assistant

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care provider

This is a nursing and residential care home that's perfectly positioned in one of the most beautiful seaside towns on England's south coast, is set to open soon

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and 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 £14.25 per hour and the annual salary is £26,676 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on a days. 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

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