Senior Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Bournemouth; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Refer a Friend scheme

Wagestream

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

National Care Group is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Apple House in Bournemouth. You will support adults with learning disabilities, lead a care team and ensure person-centred service delivery in daily shifts.

The role requires a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or working towards) and the ability to motivate others. A full UK driving licence is preferred to support community activities and transport.

Formación

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the senior management to assess people's support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.
• Lead by example, protect people's rights, help colleagues understand each person well and ensure daily support reflects the life each person wants to live.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Driving licence (UK)

Educación

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this

Descripción del empleo

Senior Support Worker

Salary: £13.61 per hour (£29,724.24 per annum)

Service: Apple House, Apple House

Location: Bournemouth

Contracted Hours: 42

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Apple House, Apple House.

The people at Apple House want a senior colleague who is kind, cheerful and trustworthy; someone who listens, respects their choices, notices what matters and helps the whole team provide consistent, person-centred support.

At Apple House, being senior is about more than overseeing a shift. It is about leading by example, protecting people's rights, helping colleagues understand each person well and making sure daily support reflects the life each person wants to live.

"Please lead a team that listens to us, knows what matters to us, keeps its promises and helps us live our lives in the way we choose."

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Steam (Formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

The Senior Support Worker Role

As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.