About us
We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in permanent healthcare roles. Our dedicated team focuses on connecting skilled candidates with permanent positions in healthcare settings, ensuring long-term career satisfaction for both candidates and employers. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare staffing with permanent placements that make a lasting impact.
Senior Support Worker Role:
Join our dedicated team as a Senior Support Worker, where you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our residents. As a Senior Support Worker, you'll work collaboratively with the care team to meet the daily needs of residents, conduct supervisions and appraisals, contribute to care planning, and coach support workers. With a focus on maintaining the personal care needs of residents and promoting independence, you'll lead by example to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the care team to recognize and facilitate the daily needs of residents, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected.
• Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals for support workers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Contribute to care planning and implementation, ensuring individualized care plans are developed and followed.
• Coach and mentor support workers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of care, promoting resident well-being and independence.

Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Nurse
Requirements:

• Previous experience in a senior care role, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Empathetic and caring nature, with a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification (or working towards).

What You'll Gain:

• Satisfaction of working with a supportive and caring team dedicated to improving the lives of our residents.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within our organization.
• Comprehensive induction and training program to support your professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal support and well-being.
• Reimbursement of Blue Light Card Scheme enrolment fee, offering discounts on holidays, days out, and over 15,000 national brands.
• Full coverage of DBS disclosure costs for peace of mind.
• Provision of uniforms to alleviate financial burden.
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
• Paid breaks during working hours to ensure staff well-being.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Apply now to become a valued member of our compassionate care team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Physical Setting:

• Nursing home

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship?

Experience:

• Senior Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person