Senior Support Worker

Animated Designs, LLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living services is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The role involves leading support for adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities, ensuring high-quality person-centred care. Candidates must have experience in relevant settings and be flexible with working hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Career progression opportunities

Recommend a Friend incentive

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Experience working as a senior support worker.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Person Centred Plans.
• Support individuals in daily living and personal care.
• Handle emergency or complex situations.

Skills

Experience in CQC/Ofsted setting

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

NOT OPEN TO SPONSORSHIP

Senior Support Worker

Essential: Experience working as a senior support worker

Location: Kings Heath

Salary: £12.81 per hour. Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours

Day Shift: 7:30am-3pm & 2:30pm-10pm. Flexibility and working weekends required.

Essential: Experience within a CQC/Ofsted setting

About Falcon Mews

A supported living service for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health needs. Some individuals may present challenging behaviour, and experience in this area is essential.

Overview

To lead as a Senior Support Worker in providing support, act as a key worker where appropriate, and handle emergency or complex situations responsibly. To deliver high-quality, person-centred support based on individual needs and wishes. The service supports adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Duties

• Lead the development and implementation of Person Centred Plans.
• Act as a key worker for individuals when appropriate.
• Handle emergency or complex situations.
• Support people in daily living, personal care, and activities in their home and community, including employment and education opportunities.
• Maintain records related to people's lives, services, and finances.
• Assist with risk assessments to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Liaise with external parties, carers, and parents as needed.
• Supervise other Support Workers as required.
• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role.

Full Time Benefits

• Comprehensive induction program
• Career progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Employee Assistance Programme focused on well-being
• Access to Blue Light Card savings

About Us

At Precious Homes, we empower individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and other complex needs to live independently, become community members, and achieve their goals through personalized care pathways. We also support our staff to make meaningful decisions in the workplace, maintaining a person-centred approach for both staff and service users.

Any successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.