Senior Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Cwmavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cwmavon is looking for a Senior Support Worker to assist individuals with complex needs associated with autism. The role includes acting as a shift leader, ensuring care standards, and participating in the progress of support plans. Candidates must have QCF level 3 qualification and experience in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive pay and clear avenues for career development.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Health plan after probation

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in a positive support environment.
• QCF level 3 qualified.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Good awareness of conducting Health and Safety risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader.
• Ensure service scouring standards are maintained.
• Participate in assessment of support and care plans.

Skills

Experience in a positive support environment

Managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of statutory regulations

Health and Safety risk assessments

Education

QCF level 3 qualified

Job description

About The Role

Senior Support Worker

Location - Coed Parc
Hourly rate - £12.80 to £13.70
Full time - 40.25 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity for career development? We have an exciting opportunity in Port Talbot for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential home in Coed Parc, where you will support individuals with complex needs associated with autism.

You will be assisting in the day to day management of the home and help continue to improve the lives of the individuals we support. You will play a vital role in both the home and wider organisation, acting as a positive role model to both staff and our supported individuals.

Our passion is making a difference and our focus is to strengthen interests and aspirations by offering a holistic, engaging, and person-centred environment. To do well in this role, you\'ll need to have a passion for supporting individuals to live as fulfilled and independent lives as possible and everyday you will make a difference to the lives of people we support.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader
• Assist in ensuring service scouring standards are maintained.
• Participating in the on-call rota.
• Assist in reporting and evidence gathering activities.
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in assessment, development and review of support and care plans.
• Promote and celebrate homes achievements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a positive support environment.
• QCF level 3 qualified.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations.
• Lead by example and always act as a positive role model.
• Upload company policies and standards.
• Able to understand and adhere to relevant safeguarding.
• Good awareness of conducting Health and Safety risk assessments.
• Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Benefits

• Join us for a clear career progression and valuable qualifications - 97% of our managers progressed internally.
• Health plan - after probation.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000 per any successful permanent referral.
• Eligibility for a 'Blue Light Card' for additional discounts at a range of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Scheme, including Counselling, Support Sessions and access to Salary Finance services
• Orbis Education & Care is a sector-leading provider of specialist services for children and adults with complex needs associated with autism. We specialise in providing individualised placements for unique individuals. At Orbis Education and Care we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

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