Senior Respite Support Worker

Service Care Solutions; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Doncaster seeks a Senior Respite Support Worker to oversee operations at Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road. This pivotal role involves ensuring high-quality care that meets regulatory standards and providing person-centred support to individuals. Ideal candidates should have essential Health & Social Care experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development, including a £250 referral bonus.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Health & Social Care experience (essential).
• Working with individuals with learning disabilities/ADHD.
• Care planning, service procedures, and quality assurance systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care and support reflect principles of quality, safety, dignity, and choice.
• Implement outcome-based, person-centred support plans.
• Manage staff supervision, training, and mentoring.

Skills

Positive communication and engagement skills

Ability to lone work and manage challenging behaviours

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Resilience and ability to work under pressure

Motivational support for behaviour changes

Education

Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care (Level 4 desirable)

Job description

Senior Respite Support Worker

Location: Doncaster

Client: City of Doncaster Council

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours, managed over weeks with every other weekend working as a guide)

Salary: £28,132 per annum (Increasing to £30,523 with 8.5% shift allowance)

About the Role

You will manage the day-to-day operations of Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road, ensuring a high-quality short-stay service that meets Care Quality Commission and contractual standards. In the absence of the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the service. The role involves providing person-centred care and support, promoting independence, and ensuring dignity and choice for individuals. You will work within a supportive management team and follow agreed guidelines to maintain service quality.

Rota Details

Every other weekend working

Weekday shifts allocated monthly

4-week rota produced for visibility

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure care and support reflect principles of quality, safety, dignity, and choice
• Implement outcome-based, person-centred support plans
• Address safeguarding concerns in line with South Yorkshire procedures
• Participate in handovers, meetings, and reviews
• Manage staff supervision, training, and mentoring
• Support individuals with daily living needs and leisure activities

Experience & Knowledge

• Health & Social Care experience (essential)
• Working with individuals with learning disabilities/ADHD
• Care planning, service procedures, and quality assurance systems
• Multi-disciplinary team experience
• Knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and safeguarding processes

Skills & Competencies

• Positive communication and engagement skills
• Ability to lone work and manage challenging behaviours
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, service user systems)
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Motivational support for behaviour changes

Additional Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 Health & Social Care (Level 4 desirable)
• Medication process knowledge
• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Ability to travel across locality areas
• Willingness to undertake training and development

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information, you can contact me on the details below.

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email on (url removed)