Acting Senior Support Worker

Ambience Health Care Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing supervision

Job summary

AmBience Healthcare Ltd in Rotherham is seeking an Acting Senior Support Worker (Stand-In Senior) to support the team and ensure high-quality person-centred care for adults with autism. The role offers opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, develop leadership skills, and progress toward a permanent Senior position, with supervision and training provided.

An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and at least two years of supervisory experience are required, including experience

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in a relevant care setting in the past five years.
• Two years' experience supporting people with Autism and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support the team and monitor service delivery to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain person-centred care for service users.
• Enhance team performance through constructive feedback and safe working practices.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Supervisory exp

Autism care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location: Rotherham

Salary: Competitive

About AmBience Healthcare Ltd

AmBience Healthcare Ltd provides personal care services and accommodation for adults with Autism and related conditions. We specialise in innovative, high-quality care and continually seek to improve our models of good practice, which are recognised by Local Authorities. We aim to support service users to experience a range of life opportunities and promote the growth of individuals to reach their maximum potential.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit an Acting Senior Support Worker (Stand-In Senior).

Our Support Workers are often given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities. The acting senior role provides the experience and confidence needed to prepare for progression into a permanent Senior Support Worker position.

The post holder will actively support the team, monitor service delivery to ensure it meets statutory and regulatory requirements, and develop and maintain person-centred care for our service users. They will also help enhance team performance, encourage constructive feedback and maintain a safe and effective working environment.

What We Need

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.


• At least two years of significant supervisory experience in a relevant care setting within the past five years.


• At least two years' experience supporting people with Autism and challenging behaviour.

What We Can Provide

• The opportunity to work with a caring and committed team who enjoy their work.


• A comprehensive induction.


• Ongoing supervision and support.


• Accredited training.


• Annual leave according to working hours.


• A competitive rate of pay.


• Performance-related bonuses.