Senior Support Worker

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home

**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this**

As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents' quality of life
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience working in a care setting
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
• Medication administration experience
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week on nights only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

Reference ID: 7256

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV