Lead Support Worker

HCPA; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care services provider is looking for an experienced professional to support individuals with disabilities in Stevenage. This role involves providing person-centred care, managing health and safety, and assisting the team. Applicants should have at least one year of relevant experience and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. Other benefits include holiday, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Paid Birthday Day off

Full Induction paid

Career progression opportunities

Pension

Friendly, supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• Ability to empower individuals and work closely with their families.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the staff team.
• Deliver person-centred support through various means.
• Manage health and safety issues and oversee medication administration.
• Participate in family meetings.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Compassionate nature

Self-direction

Job description

About the Company

Partners in Support provides personalised care and support services to individuals with disabilities and/or Autism, helping them lead fulfilling and independent lives. This role exists to ensure that the people we support receive the highest quality of care, personalised to their unique needs.

Our vision is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and our values underpin and guide everything we do. Our aim is to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and live their best lives. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, this is the role for you.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday
• Paid Birthday Day off
• Full Induction paid
• Bespoke training and regular training updates
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Pension
• Paid DBS checks
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Up to £200 refer a friend scheme
• Costco Card
• Flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance

PLUS:

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing
• And a lot more...

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Locality Manager by working on shift to provide day-to-day support to the staff team.
• Delivering excellent person-centred support through supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support.
• Understanding and supporting the individuals you assist, providing both emotional and practical assistance.
• Ensuring effective communication within the team and with the individuals supported.
• Managing health and safety issues and overseeing medication administration.
• Maintaining daily records accurately and promptly.
• Liaising with families and participating in family meetings.
• Taking part in the on-call rota for weekends.

This role combines leadership, direct support, and administrative tasks to ensure the well-being and development of both the individuals supported and the support team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• A commitment to empowering people, working closely with their family, and maintaining a positive and compassionate nature.
• Self-direction, the ability to take responsibility, and remaining calm in difficult situations.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.