Jupiter Recruitment
Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker at Jupiter Recruitment, based in Weymouth, South West, paying £14.35 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £14.35 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Weymouth, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Support Worker
- DBS check
9% below the typical rate for support worker
Reference 534433962159179750
About the role
Job Description
A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional nursing home based in the Weymouth, Dorset area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care provider
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This nursing home specialises in general & dementia nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly. The home is currently rated as 'Good' by CQC
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**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care**
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As a Senior Support Worker your key duties include:
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- Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents \n
- Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals \n
- Contributing to care planning and coaching support workers \n
- Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries \n
- Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation \n
- Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care \n
- Be responsible for administrating medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures \n
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The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
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- Proven experience of working in a care setting \n
- A good team player \n
- Good verbal and written communication skills \n
- Have a genuine desire to care for others \n
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The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £14.35 per hour and the annual salary is £26,863.20 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on mixed shifts *Weekdays/Weekends*. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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- Pension scheme \n
- Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects \n
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays \n
- Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Awards) \n
- Paid breaks \n
- Uniform provided \n
- Refer a friend scheme \n
- Costs for an enhanced DBS \n
- Rewards for years of service \n
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Reference ID: 4762
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To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on [phone removed] or send your CV
Reference: 534433962159179750 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Jupiter Recruitment
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