Senior Support Worker

Mtnfin; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Blackpool. This rewarding role involves providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, including those with autism and complex needs. You'll lead a passionate team, ensuring that service users receive the highest quality of care and support. With ongoing training and the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of others. If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling career in social care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Full training is provided, with opportunities for further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and emotional support to service users.
• Supervise and support staff to meet service user needs and preferences.

Skills

Support for individuals with learning disabilities

Team leadership

Emotional support

Practical support

Flexibility in working hours

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool, providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, including those with autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.

This role is ideal for an experienced carer ready to lead a team and support individuals at our Blackpool service. You'll receive ongoing training to further your personal and professional development.

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll provide respectful personal care, emotional, and practical support to service users, collaborate with service users, families, and the multidisciplinary team to maximize outcomes, implement Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the service meets CQC requirements, supervise and support staff to meet service user needs and preferences, and support service users in achieving a full, happy, safe and well-rounded life.

Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential. While a clean, valid driving licence and access to a car are desirable, they are not required.

Flexibility is crucial for this role, as you'll be expected to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77735

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Application Instructions

To apply, please read the job description and complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed forms must be submitted to our Head Office address below or emailed to us. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you need assistance with your application, call us at 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services