Lead Senior Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Lowestoft is seeking a Lead Senior Support Worker to oversee operations in a learning disabilities home. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting person-centred care. Candidates must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and have at least two years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £25,927.20 per annum and generous benefits, including training and a loyalty bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Refer a friend bonus of up to £500

Qualifications

• At least two years relevant experience in supporting adults with learning difficulties and complex behaviours.
• At least 6 months experience working as a senior.
• Personable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in leadership and operational duties.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, Local Authority, and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Support adults with learning difficulties

Good leadership skills

Communication & Relationship Building

Incident & Complaint Handling

Budget Awareness & Revenue Monitoring

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen or a Lead Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional learning disabilities home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area.You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

A learning disabilities care home which offers modern luxury in a serene setting, providing a stepping stone for individuals with learning disabilities or autism to transition to independent living

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

As the Lead Senior Support Worker your duties include:

• Support the Home Manager in leadership and operational duties
• Supervise and mentor Senior Support Workers
• Ensure compliance with CQC, Local Authority, and Health & Safety regulations
• Participate in the local on-call system and manage staff rotas
• Promote person-centred care and communication
• Oversee medication management and stock control
• Conduct staff interviews, training, and performance reviews
• Maintain accurate care documentation and review care plans monthly
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money
• Attend social reviews and support incident reporting

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

• At least two years relevant experience in supporting adults with learning difficulties and complex behaviours
• Good leadership skills with at least 6 months experience working as a senior
• Personable with a strong work ethic
• Communication & Relationship Building
• Incident & Complaint Handling
• Budget Awareness & Revenue Monitoring

The successful Lead Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.85 per hour and the annual salary is £25,927.20 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through a Mix of Shifts.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Loyalty Bonus
• Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500*
• Full DBS disclosure

Reference ID: 7158

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