Senior Specialist Support Leader - Complex Needs Care

Imagine Independence; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer's contributory pension scheme

EAP scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Imagine Independence in Burnley, Lancashire, is seeking a compassionate Senior Specialist Support Worker to lead a team supporting people with complex needs, including autism and brain injuries. You will deliver person-centred plans, liaise with families and professionals, and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to improve outcomes in the community.

You will work a rolling rota (evenings, weekends, sleep-ins) and contribute to a values-driven culture with comprehensive training and a

Qualifications

• Lead a team of Specialist Support Workers
• Develop and review person-centred support, risk, and PBS plans
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Attend team and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Work on a rolling rota including evenings, alternate weekends, and sleep-ins
• Cover shifts and participate in the on-call rota as needed
• Experience or willingness to learn about supporting people with complex needs
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A values-driven approach to care and support

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Specialist Support Workers
• Develop and review person-centred support, risk, and PBS plans
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Attend team and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Work on a rolling rota including evenings, alternate weekends, and sleep-ins
• Cover shifts and participate in the on-call rota as needed
• Provide direct support with daily living and personal care as required

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Team mentoring

Job description

Imagine Independence in Burnley, Lancashire, is seeking a compassionate Senior Specialist Support Worker to lead a team supporting people with complex needs, including autism and brain injuries. You will deliver person-centred plans, liaise with families and professionals, and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to improve outcomes in the community.

You will work a rolling rota (evenings, weekends, sleep-ins) and contribute to a values-driven culture with comprehensive training and a