Senior Support Worker

ARC Group; Carleton Rode; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to manage staff and ensure the care for SEND children and neurodiverse adults. This full-time position requires 3+ years of experience in the UK, along with excellent communication skills and a current enhanced DBS. The role includes staff supervision and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Senior Support Worker in the UK is essential.
• Own transport with a full clean UK driving licence is necessary.
• Current enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff rota to ensure all shifts are covered.
• Carry out staff supervisions.
• Review care plans and documents.
• Work with SEND children and neurodiverse adults.
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and service users.
• Complete all relevant paperwork.
• Conduct relevant risk assessments for community trips.
• Protect confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients.

Skills

Resilience

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Support Worker

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Larling, Norfolk

Days and hours of work: 38 hours a week

Salary: £14.00ph

We are recruiting for a dedicated and committed support worker on behalf of one of our clients who support children and young adults with learning disabilities.

This is a rare and fantastic opportunity that would suit someone with a background working with both children and young adults as a senior support worker.

This is a full-time position with a requirement to work some weekends and during the school holidays. The role would be 3 days a week Senior Support and 2 days catching up on all administration.

The Role:

• Managing a busy rota for members of staff to ensure all shifts are covered
• Carrying out staff supervisions
• Reviewing care plans and other documents
• Working with SEND children and neurodiverse adults
• Maintaining a safe environment for staff and service users
• Completing all relevant paperwork and documenting accordingly
• Carrying out relevant risk assessments ahead of community and day trips when needed
• Protecting the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a Senior Support Worker in the UK is essential
• Must be resilient and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Own transport is essential for this role with a full clean UK driving licence
• Current enhanced DBS is essential