Senior Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking passionate and caring Senior Support Workers for a permanent role in Colwyn Bay, providing essential support for adults with learning disabilities. With a focus on personal and professional development, candidates will enjoy varied responsibilities, including management tasks and community engagement. This role offers generous benefits and an engaging work environment.

Benefits

Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema

Genuine progression opportunities

Fully funded professional qualifications

DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for

Paid training and support to achieve QCF qualification

Company mobile phone

Staff benefits portal, including discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Further training to achieve Level 3 is required.
• Experience as a Senior Support Worker is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager with joint responsibility for managing the team.
• Ensure compliance within the service and safety of service users.
• Encourage independence and plan community activities.

Skills

Resilience

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Are you looking for a step up into a Management role, or are you looking for a new service to develop your skills?

Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? No 2 days are the same, and getting paid to go to the Cinema and the Zoo are certainly perks to the job!!

I have an EXCITING role that is split with 14 hours of Managing the service and 21 hours of hands-on experience. You will be working alongside an experienced service manager developing your skills.

I am recruiting several CARING and PASSIONATE Senior Support Workers to join a Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs. The service, which is located in Colwyn Bay supports adults aged between 18 - 65.

The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.

• Hours: Full Time 40 hours a week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: Monday- Friday with one weekend day shift every 4 weeks (Sat or Sun)

This is a good opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career from a Support worker role. Previous management experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Benefits of the Senior Support Worker role:

• Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema, amongst many other activities!!
• Genuine progression opportunities
• DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for.
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
• Dedicated induction programme with your line manager
• A range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
• Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities
• Enhancements for some Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Maternity Leave after the qualifying period
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Fully paid training and support to achieve QCF qualification
• Staff benefits portal, including discounted shopping and Technology scheme
• Company mobile phone
• Savings and loan scheme
• Access to the Independent Employee Assistance Programme

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support the Manager and have joint responsibility for managing the team and the service.
• Planning rotas, management of staff teams,
• Ensuring compliance within the service.
• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Following care plans for each individual.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
• Varying levels of personal care.

Requirements:

• NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and willing to work towards Level 3
• Senior Support Worker Experience
• Must be resilient.
• Drivers ESSENTIAL due to the nature of the role
• Candidates must be happy to do personal care.

Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives, whilst having a whole lot of fun!

**Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for these positions**

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