Senior Support Worker

National Care Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Wellington Support service based in Kidderminster. The role involves assisting in managing support needs and developing service quality for individuals with complex needs. Candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a full UK driving licence. The organization values diversity and offers opportunities for personal development and training.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunity for recognised qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wagestream for financial control

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior management in assessing support needs.
• Work with people supported to develop service quality.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Motivating and managing a team

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Senior Support Worker

Salary £12.71 per hour (£24,784 per annum)

Service: Wellington Support, Sandy Hill Lane

Wellington Support is part of National Care Group, we have an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for supporting people to unlock their potential. Based in Moulton, Northampton, we have the amazing opportunity for you to join our team.

At Wellington support we have been working closely with local authorities, and we are thrilled to welcome you to our BRAND-NEW purpose built bespoke Supported Living Service. It delivers supports across 15 one-bedroom apartments, providing 24-hour service for individuals with a wide range of complex needs. Apartments have been carefully configured to meet a variety of needs to support people now and in the future. Our supported living service provides a safe, secure and vibrant community for people with complex needs who want to live independently with personalised care designed for their needs.

We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Wellington Support Bewdley Grange based in Kidderminster.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Senior Support Worker Role

As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!