Senior Support Worker

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Swindon to deliver high-quality care within a residential setting. Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams, a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, and a background in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities. The role involves working 14-hour shifts across three days, with weekends included. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive trauma informed training

Staff wellness programme

Career development opportunities

Multiple bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working in a Senior position within a care home.
• Willingness to learn about therapeutic placements for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Cover 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis.
• Work 14-hour shifts including sleep-ins.

Skills

Experience of delivering support

Leadership experience in residential care

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Understanding of Trauma Informed Care

Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Position

Senior Support Worker

Location

Swindon

Salary

£35.5k+

Role

Permanent

Job Overview

Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker in the Swindon area on a permanent basis. The position for the Senior Support Worker will need to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person centred care to all residents.

Responsibilities

• Experience of delivering support to a high standard within a social care setting
• Some experience of leading individuals and teams within a residential care setting
• Knowledge and experience of the regulatory standards

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - or willingness to sit this
• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care and therapeutic background; working knowledge of PACE and effective understanding of what a therapeutic placement looks like for children is advantageous or willingness to learn
• Proven experience in working in a Senior position within a care home
• Experience in working with adults with Learning Disabilities

Working Hours

The Senior Support Worker will be working 3 shifts usually a week, days are 14 hour shifts and sleep ins will be expected. You will also be covering 1 in 3 weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive and trauma informed training for everyone
• Home from hom environments
• Staff wellness programme including wellness Wednesdays, Birthday off and activities
• Career development
• Multiple bonus's - occupancy, attendance, OFSTED
• Salary reviews every 2 years