Senior Support Worker

National Care Group; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ferryhill seeks a Senior Support Worker to assist in evaluating support needs and developing service quality. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The role offers career development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial management app access

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in senior management to assess people's support needs.
• Work with individuals to initiate and develop new ideas for quality service.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Ability to motivate and manage a team

Listening and understanding needs

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description: Senior Support Worker

Salary: £12.55 per hour (£27,331.20 per annum)

Service: Highlea Care Limited

Highlea Care Limited is part of National Care Group.

Based in and around the Bishop Auckland and Shildon area, Highlea Care supports adults and young people across 16 supported living services. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. As a team and with the people we support, we promote person-centred support and help each person to achieve their goals and aspirations.

We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Highlea Care Limited - Ferryhill.

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 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 senior management to assess people's support needs and work with the 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. 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!