Care Home Senior Support Worker
Oaklands Care Home, Diss, Norfolk
- Pay:
- £12.50 per hour
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Nights
- Closing date:
- 04/04/2024
- £750 Welcome bonus
Applications for this vacancy are now closed. Search for another vacancy
About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support 1,500+ residents in their journey.
But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.
Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!
About the role
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be working as part of the care team, recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents, conduct formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as, contributing to care planning and coaching support workers. With an emphasis on high quality, the purpose of the role is to maintain the personal care needs of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence.
Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse
Skills and attributes
- Previous experience in a senior care role.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Empathetic and caring nature.
Education and qualification
- You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.
What will you gain?
You’ll have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
£750 Welcome bonus
