Senior Support Worker

Dalesview Partnership; Clayton-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization located in the UK is seeking a Senior Support Worker to supervise care teams and provide effective support to adults with learning and physical disabilities. The ideal candidate will preferably hold an NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care and have experience in supervisory roles. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £14.46 to £15.40 per hour, a £300 bonus, and opportunities for professional qualifications. Please note that sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

£300 bonus

Opportunity to complete level 3 and 4 qualifications

Opportunity for future progression

On-site parking

Casual dress

Private medical / dental insurance

Recommendation bonus

Overtime available

Eligible for a Blue Light card

Qualifications

• Preferable NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in supervising a team would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and working alongside the care team to provide effective care.
• Assisting in person-centred care according to individual care plans.
• Enabling service users to access the community and leisure activities.
• Dispensing medication.
• Being on-call.

Skills

Caring

Hardworking

Flexible

Reliable

Competent in dispensing medication

Education

NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Here at Dalesview we are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our growing teams based Clayton Le Woods, . If you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and are enthusiastic and committed to making a difference this could be the role for you. We have contracts are available for 35 and 40 hours a week and in return we are offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.46 - £15.40 per hour dependant on experience and qualifications

Dalesview is located in Clayton-Le-Woods and also has homes in Chorley and Leyland. Dalesview has been established for over 30 years and hold Investors in People Gold Award. We provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities.

At Dalesview much effort, thought and hard work goes into doing something that is really very simple. That is enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible; supported with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.

Benefits of becoming our Senior Support Worker

• £300 bonus
• Opportunity to complete level 3 and 4 qualifications
• Opportunity for future progression
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Private medical / dental insurance
• Recommendation bonus
• Overtime available
• Eligible for a Blue Light card

Key duties of our Senior Support Worker

• Supervising and working alongside our care team in providing effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and / or physical disabilities
• Assisting in the care of all service users through the delivery of person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans / risk assessments. This will include all aspects of moving and handling, personal care, eating and drinking
• Assisting in enabling service users to live their chosen lifestyle including accessing the local community and participating in leisure activities
• Dispensing medication
• Being on-call

Our ideal Senior Support Worker will have

• NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care is preferable
• Caring, hardworking, flexible and reliable
• Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is preferable
• Competent in dispensing medication
• Experience in supervising a team would be advantageous
• Full driving licence is preferable

Please note we are currently not offering sponsorship.

If you have the skills and experience that we're looking for or are looking for your next step in your care career then please click ‘ Apply ’ now to find out more about our Senior Support Worker position.

Please note that a DBS check will be required. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both).

Dalesview Partnership Ltd is disability confident committed.

Due to the large volume of applications Dalesview receive, we cannot always respond to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of application please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.