Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bradford is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred care for individuals with mental health and autism needs. The role involves leading a team, ensuring effective communication, and supporting individuals in daily life activities. Candidates should have experience in mental health support and a relevant qualification. Flexible working hours and full training are provided, along with benefits such as a probationary bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days’ leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Prior experience of supporting adults with mental health is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers.
• Provide person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Unconditional positive regard

Education

Relevant qualification such as NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a calm, resourceful and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team to make a difference to the lives of people living in a service provision in Shipley, Bradford. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health and autism needs, enabling them to take part in all aspects of everyday life and enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent and mutually supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support, ensuring consistency and effective communication throughout.
• Provide person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health and autism needs, enabling participation in everyday life and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience of supporting adults with mental health is essential.
• You must have (or be willing to work towards) a relevant qualification, such as the NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3.

Working Arrangements

• You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings and weekends.
• Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits and Organization

• Benefits 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 recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Application Information

• Vacancy Reference Number: 86635.
• Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.
• Applications are reviewed as they are received. We may close the role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
• This post will not be open to sponsorship and we can only accept applications from candidates located in and eligible to work within the UK.