Senior Support Leader for Learning Disabilities Care

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and recognised Q

Fully funded DBS

Career progression

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bupa cash scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free on site parking

Your Birthday off after one year's"

Long Service Awards

Enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours

Job summary

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. invites a compassionate Senior Support Worker to join Lansdowne Road, a 12-bed residential home for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford. You will lead a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care and support residents to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Experience in learning disabilities and a leadership mindset is preferred. DBS checks apply; funded training, career progression and a range of staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential or supported living setting.
• Desirable leadership experience.
• NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) desirable; willing to progress further.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medication administration and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• DBS check, references and right to work checks required by safer recruitment rules (CQC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding care.
• Promote person-centred support respecting individual needs, choices and goals.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, personal care and medication.
• Complete and review care plans, risk assessments and daily records.
• Mentor and supervise staff; provide on-the-job guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies for best outcomes.
• Cover the service in the absence of the Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. invites a compassionate Senior Support Worker to join Lansdowne Road, a 12-bed residential home for adults with learning disabilities in Bedford. You will lead a team to deliver person-centred, high-quality care and support residents to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Experience in learning disabilities and a leadership mindset is preferred. DBS checks apply; funded training, career progression and a range of staff benefits are offered.