Lead Senior Support Worker – Residential Care

Voyage Care; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings/weekends

Overtime premium

Wagestream access

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Job summary

Voyage Care is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in Basingstoke. You will assist the Manager with daily supervision and help lead a dynamic team to support a group of people, enabling greater independence while managing shifts and training.

The role requires prior Senior Support Worker experience and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with exposure to individuals needing enhanced support including mental health and trauma.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Experience with individuals needing enhanced support (distress, mental health, ABI, autism, trauma).

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager with day-to-day supervision and management of the service.
• Allocate shifts and book training.
• Induct new colleagues and support supervision and coaching.
• Order medication and support people to manage finances.

Skills

Senior Support Worker

Support for distressed/mental health

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Voyage Care is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our residential service in Basingstoke. You will assist the Manager with daily supervision and help lead a dynamic team to support a group of people, enabling greater independence while managing shifts and training.

The role requires prior Senior Support Worker experience and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with exposure to individuals needing enhanced support including mental health and trauma.