Lead Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Lead Support Worker in Cheltenham, supporting customers with complex needs to develop independent living skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Become part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

34 days leave, increasing to 39

High street discounts

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in creating person-centered support plans.
• Ability to coordinate and assess customer referrals.

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing support plans with customers.
• Supporting young people with daily activities.
• Carrying out risk assessments and setting goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Lead Support Worker - Cheltenham

Join our team as a Lead Support Worker in Cheltenham! This full-time, permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, a pay rate of £13.21 per hour (salary £26,645 per annum), and excellent benefits including a Health Cash Plan.

About the Role

As a Lead Support Worker (Coordinator), you will support customers with complex needs to develop skills for independent living. Your responsibilities include:

1. Creating and implementing support plans with customers.
2. Supporting young people with daily activities such as cooking, shopping, budgeting, and tenancy maintenance.
3. Carrying out risk assessments, setting goals, and reviewing progress.
4. Engaging in meaningful conversations and building relationships.

What You Bring

• Passion for supporting customers to live their best lives and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience in creating person-centered support plans and supporting colleagues.
• Ability to coordinate and assess customer referrals.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and calmness under pressure.
• Own vehicle insured for business purposes (mileage paid).

Team and Work Environment

You will work with Debbie, our Senior Client Service Manager, and a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people. The role involves flexible working hours within a rota, with opportunities for training and team meetings. Technology skills are essential, and an Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Our Culture and Benefits

We promote diversity and inclusion, supporting networks such as Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability groups. Benefits include:

• 34 days leave, increasing to 39, plus volunteering days.
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and therapies.
• High street discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
• Recognition as the 10th Best Place for Wellbeing in the UK.

Additional Information

Apply now to see the full job description and learn more about us. We are committed to supporting applicants through reasonable adjustments. For inquiries, contact us at [emailprotected].