Senior Support Worker

Job description

An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Christchurch, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This nursing home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for individuals

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

As a Senior Support Worker your key duties include:

Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents

Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals

Contributing to care planning and coaching support workers

Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries

Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation

Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care

Be responsible for administrating medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures

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

Proven experience of working in a care setting

A good team player

Good verbal and written communication skills

Have a genuine desire to care for others

The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £24,336 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working Day Shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects

Enhanced rates for bank holidays

Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Awards)

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Costs for an enhanced DBS

Rewards for years of service

Reference ID: 4761

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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Christchurch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English