Residential Support Worker (24 hours per week)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Support Worker role at Levick Court in Tees Valley area is part of our 24-hour short stay service for adults with learning disabilities. You will support residents with individualised care plans, work as part of a team and, in the absence of management, direct staff and make decisions to maintain high standards of care.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent with at least 2 years’ experience in care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a care setting.
• Leadership qualifications desirable and experience with adults/learning disabilities.
• Right to work in the UK at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and support to residents.
• Direct staff and make decisions in absence of management.
• Create and maintain high-quality care and support plans.
• Engage in activities with residents and assist with housekeeping duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Due to the expansion of our service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Support Worker to join our team within 22 Levick Court, which provides care and support to adults with learning disabilities during their short stay breaks.

We are looking for individuals with the skills and knowledge required to support our existing team in providing individualised care and support to people who access our service, whilst also being expected to direct staff and make decisions in the absence of management.

Levick Court offers short stay breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is a 24-hour service. The building is purpose built, which ensures that we can meet the needs of a wide range of individuals who access our service.

We have spacious communal areas including multi-purpose activity rooms, sensory room, media room, and secure gardens available to those accessing the service. We have domestic and catering staff on site; however, this role does involve some additional housekeeping duties.

We are looking for caring, fun, and creative individuals who can work collaboratively with our team to ensure that people who use our service enjoy their stay. This role will suit someone who is passionate about helping others and enjoys taking part in activities alongside the people they support.

You will also need strong communication, administrative, and organisational skills. As a keyworker for a number of number of individuals accessing the service, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality care and support plans.

If successful, you will be joining a friendly supportive team that is passionate about delivering excellent care services to all.

It is essential that applicants hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a care setting, and it is desirable that have experience of working with adults and learning disabilities and hold leadership qualifications.

Applicant must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.