Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker Nights

Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Please note: Eachstep Blackley can NOT offer sponsorship at this time.

EachStep Blackley is a 60 bed purpose built specialist dementia care service, that provides respite, residential, nursing and end of life care. The home brings together modern dementia-friendly environment design, leading person-centred care approaches, a significant focus on involving the local community, and a commitment to making a social impact in the Manchester area.

The Senior Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

-To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service

- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

- Good communication skills are essential, both verbally and written

- Competent with administering medication

- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care desirable

- IT skills desirable due to progression to electronic Care Plans and MARs

- Willingness to progress within your role

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.10 per hour

Experience:

Supervising: 1 year (preferred) providing care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person