Overview
**Please note this is a temporary position for maternity cover **
Red Oaks Care is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our team at The Oaks Care Home, a high-dependency care home for people with Learning Difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a care team of 4 day staff and 2 night staff, ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents. The Oaks, launched in 2020, has quickly gained a fantastic reputation, and we are looking for compassionate, experienced individuals to join our close-knit and dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Provide effective communication, delegation, and leadership to your team to ensure they deliver excellent care.
- Care Delivery: Oversee the provision of 1:1 supervision for residents, ensuring their individual needs are met with empathy and care.
- Activity Coordination: Organize and lead teams in taking residents out for activities, walks, and events to promote an active and engaged lifestyle.
- Resident Wellbeing: Foster a family-like atmosphere by promoting shared meals and companionship between staff and residents.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication with both your team and management to ensure seamless care delivery.
- Support & Supervision: Conduct monthly supervisions and provide ongoing support for team members.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Prior experience in the care sector is essential, with leadership experience preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to manage and motivate a team in a high-dependency care setting.
- Driving License: A full UK driving license is preferred, as the role involves organizing and participating in resident outings.
- Enhanced DBS Check: Successful applicants will undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: With opportunities for pay progression.
- Work/Life Balance: Staff work a 4-day on, 4-day off pattern, working half of the year, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave included in the package.
- Pension: Competitive company pension.
- Training & Development: Full training and support provided, with opportunities for career progression.
- Team Environment: A friendly and close-knit working environment with a focus on promoting a happy and family-oriented atmosphere.
- Meals: Staff are encouraged to eat with residents to foster a community atmosphere.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you got a NVQ 3 qualification?
- Years of experience at the care sector
- Are you in daily within commutable distance from NR14 8AL
Experience:
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
