Senior Support Worker

CREATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join a compassionate team in Shipley, Bradford. You will supervise Support Workers and deliver person-centred care for adults with mental health and autism needs, helping them engage in daily activities.

You will lead by example, ensuring consistent communication within the team and with management, while developing skills and contributing to the organisation's values-led approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' UK experience supporting adults with mental health.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2 or 3).
• Ability to follow guidelines and work within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to deliver personalised support.
• Provide person-centred care enabling participation in activities.
• Collaborate with management to ensure consistency and clear communication.
• Support staff training and induction through Creative Support pathways.

Skills

Positive communication

Team leadership

Maturity & professional conduct

Education

NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2/3)

Job description

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. As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support, ensuring consistency and effective communication throughout.

A minimum of 2 years' UK 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.

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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 97035.

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

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 - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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