Senior Support Worker

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A values-driven charity is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Braintree to lead and support a team in delivering high-quality care. The role involves mentoring staff, maintaining support plans, and promoting core values. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, and a passion for person-centred support. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing a wide range of support.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care and support.
• MAPA/PMVA training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain and update support plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for your team.
• Promote the client's core values.

Skills

High-quality support in a healthcare setting

Strong communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker — Essex — Salary: £13.21 - £13.52 — Temp

Our client is a values-driven charity committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. They pride themselves on the principles of being committed, reliable, inspirational, trustworthy, and inclusive. Believing in providing Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support to empower individuals to live life to the fullest, with their needs and choices at the centre of everything they do.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated healthcare professional to join their team as a Senior Support worker. You will be a key player in guiding and empowering your team through effective communication, serving as a role model in delivering the highest quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain and update support plans, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the individual's needs.
• Act as the first point of contact for your team, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Uphold and promote our clients core values in all aspects of your work.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in providing a wide range of high-quality support in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills, with proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• A passion for delivering person-centred care and support.
• MAPA/PMVA or any other form of restrained training.
• Buccal training

What We Offer

• Days, nights, sleep-ins, weekdays.
• Training opportunities and career advancement.

If you have a passion for providing support to vulnerable individuals and meet the essential skills and qualities listed, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV via the apply button