Lead Support Worker, Supported Living (Evenings/Weekends)

Pharmacyupdate; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is recruiting two experienced Senior Support Workers to support adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism in supported living services in Harrow, Brent and Hertfordshire. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and help service users develop greater independence.

Flexible shifts include evenings and weekends. The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards one, with

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or a similar care setting.
• Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication management and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff with ongoing good practice.
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.
• Oversee medication management and infection control practices.
• Coordinate key-working sessions, support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, community engagement and positive outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate records.
• Operate electronic systems to record outcomes and shift scheduling.
• Conduct meetings and liaise with external professionals when necessary.
• Support quality assurance, audits and care documentation.
• Work as part of a shift as and when required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Pharmacyupdate is recruiting two experienced Senior Support Workers to support adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism in supported living services in Harrow, Brent and Hertfordshire. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and help service users develop greater independence.

Flexible shifts include evenings and weekends. The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards one, with