Senior Support Worker

Care Concern Group

  • Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
  • £12.75-13.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Serenita Care Home is a grand Victorian residence in Weston-super-Mare, just a short walk from the seafront and famous pier. It provides specialist support for individuals with Alcohol-Related Brain Damage, including Korsakoff’s syndrome, promoting independence for up to 34 residents.As Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.What You’ll Do
  • Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
  • Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
  • Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
  • Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
  • Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
  • Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
  • Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
  • Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
  • Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
  • Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.
What We’re Looking For
  • Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential.
  • Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
  • Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
  • Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.
  • Pension
  • Additional £2 per hour overtime
  • Uniform Provided
  • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Care Concern Group