Lead Support Worker

Discovery; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Bridgwater is seeking a Lead Support Worker to ensure that supported individuals lead happy and fulfilled lives. You will coach colleagues and assist in managing the home according to established support plans and procedures. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.44 and numerous benefits including training opportunities and a salary advance scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Learn to Drive scheme

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Training opportunities including Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Support individuals in their daily lives and ensure their happiness.
• Coach colleagues to provide excellent support in accordance with policies.
• Manage care operations and maintain support plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supported individuals live fulfilling lives.
• Assist management in running the home effectively.
• Support colleagues in delivering quality care.

Skills

Compassionate support

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

About the role:

At Geen House we support people who enjoy going on holiday, spending time with family, going to church, the local pub, watching the local football team, having hydrotherapy sessions and watching shows at the cinema or theatre.

As a Lead Support Worker your role is all about ensuring that the people we support live happy and fulfilled lives, whilst coaching and supporting your colleagues to deliver great support. You will support the management in the running of the home to ensure people we support are being supported in line with their support plans, our policies and procedures.

Why join us?

• £14.44 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Supported “Learn to Drive” scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test – all paid for by us)
• A salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Apply now:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Equal Opportunities

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email [e-mail].

Other titles for this role:

Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant, Lead Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Shift Leader, Senior Care Assistant.