My Options - Senior Support Worker Supported Accommodation

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported accommodation is seeking a Wake Night Senior Support Worker dedicated to ensuring the safety and development of young people. This role emphasizes building engaging relationships and providing proactive support in a nurturing environment, ideal for those who cherish making a difference.

Benefits

Generous rates of pay

Expert training with paid opportunities

Full induction and ongoing support

Annual pay increments

23 days annual leave increasing to 31

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Access to local benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to engage young people positively.
• Creative and flexible problem-solving mindset.
• Commitment to personal development and supporting young people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing independence.
• Create a nurturing environment while ensuring safety.
• Implement personalized care based on individual needs.

Skills

Engagement

Creativity

Flexibility

Trust Building

Job description

“Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential”.

An exciting opportunity has raised in our young persons’ Supported Accommodation for Wake Night Senior Support Worker.Supported Accommodation locally aims to support young people to develop their independence and prepare for adult life while keeping them safe in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Are you able to engage young people? Can you think outside the box? Are you able to remain calm in times of crisis? If yes, this role could be for you!

What you will receive from us

• Generous rates of pay
• Expert training, that you will be paid to do and opportunities to develop your skills. You will also receive a certificate for the training you complete.
• A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
• The opportunity to progress within our team
• Free DBS
• Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
• The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
• Annual pay increments within your grade
• 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
• Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave,
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts
• Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
• A truly rewarding career

Who we’re looking for

• Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
• Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the young people.
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve the service we provide, taking on board the views of the young people.
• Someone who can build an honest, trusting and engaging relationship with the young person and staff team.
• Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit, to benefit the young people they’re supporting, and the staff team.

These qualities are more important than previous experience, although it’s very welcome, as full support and training will be provided to enable you to gain that experience.

About us

My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and provides a wide range of person-centred support to over 350 people to vulnerable people of all ages and abilities.

We currently provide a wide range of services including; Young People’s Services, Community Activity and Wellbeing services, Residential options, Community support for those people living in their own or shared accommodation.Our services also include a very successful Shared Lives Scheme and The Skills and Enterprise hub, where people can develop their skills and confidence as part of their stepping stone to work.

If you want to join us at this exciting time then please complete the attached online application form as CVs will not be accepted. We are committed to equality and diversity.

Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact: My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care services on 01952 381317 or email [e-mail]

To find out more about the My Options services please take a look at our website: www.myoptionstelford.co.uk

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

A CV Template is available if you do not already have a CV.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents
Job Desvription & Person Specification
Job Summary