Prestige Staffing are looking for Senior Support staff to join one of our friendly teams in one of our residential care homes in Southend on Sea. You will need to lead the shift and administer medication. You Main duties will be to • To support Management in all aspects of the Home’s running. • To work as part of a team providing and maintain high standards of care to suit the individual needs of each resident as directed by the Manager or Deputy, working within the policies and procedures set out and to ensure CQC standards are met. • To enable residents to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care. • Provide personal care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling residents to maintain independence and dignity. Person Specifications: • NVQ Level 3 preferred • Genuine interest in working within a caring environment. • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. • Team Player. • Adopts a positive and professional approach when dealing with residents to meet their needs. • Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes. • Willing to undertake e-learning • Satisfactory police check and check against the ISA list. • Understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act. • Understanding of Infection Control