Advanced support worker Newcastle Upontyne

Job Description

Must have level 4 diploma in care or access to Nursing/Hnc Healthcare, medication administration and care certificate

Duties: As a senior support worker, you assist people with various physical challenges to improve their quality of life and independence. For instance, you help the disabled with personal care and emotional support that enables them to live a fulfilled life. You organize trips and physical therapy sessions to help them stay active and promote overall health and safety. Apart from the sick and people with disabilities, your job extends to seniors. As a senior support worker, you ensure the elderly receive the best care and enjoy their golden years.

Since you are the senior support worker, your job includes mentoring support workers and training them on the best care methods for patients. You should be passionate about impacting people’s lives positively and possess leadership skills to motivate other care workers to provide the best support to the vulnerable.

what does a senior support worker do?

As a senior support worker, you work in hospitals and facilities that support physically challenged and sick patients. You can work in care homes for the elderly or hospices where you care for people with terminal illnesses. Some senior support workers work in orphanages or homes for physically disabled children to help them lead better lives.

Would working as a senior support worker suit your interest in helping people? Then read on to find out what competencies and qualifications you need to thrive in a senior support worker role.