Lead Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; North Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Support Worker to empower individuals with complex needs. In this full-time role, you will create personalized support plans and coordinate a dedicated team. Your contributions will foster independence and enhance the quality of life for customers. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including generous leave and health cash plans. Join a recognized leader in wellbeing and make a meaningful impact in your community!

Benefits

34 days leave, increasing to 39

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive environment for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to create and review support plans.

Responsibilities

• Create and review support plans with customers.
• Assist with daily activities and conduct risk assessments.
• Engage in meaningful conversations and build relationships.

Skills

Person-centered support planning

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Customer engagement

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Lead Support Worker - Railway Terrace, North Shields

Position Type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hpw)

Pay: £13.21 per hour (£25,838 per annum) + great benefits including Health Cash Plan

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs to live more independently? As our Lead Support Worker, you'll play a central role in creating support plans, coordinating a team of Support Workers, and helping customers achieve their personal goals. Your work will make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Typical Day

1. Create and review support plans with customers.
2. Assist with daily activities such as cooking, shopping, budgeting, and tenancy maintenance.
3. Conduct risk assessments, support planning, and goal setting.
4. Engage in meaningful conversations and build strong relationships.

What You Bring

• Passion for empowering customers and working collaboratively.
• Experience in creating person-centered support plans.
• Ability to coordinate and assess customer referrals.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information

We are unable to offer sponsorship to external candidates at this time due to current certificate limits. Our team values diversity and inclusion, supporting networks such as Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability groups.

Benefits

• 34 days leave, increasing to 39, plus time off for volunteering.
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and more.
• High street discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
• Supportive environment recognized as one of the UK's best for wellbeing.

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