Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Horsforth/Leeds to provide person-centred care and lead a team of Support Workers in daily activities, personal care, and community involvement.

You’ll work within a positive behaviour support framework and collaborate with families and staff to maximise residents' wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to be a Key Worker/Co-Key Worker.
• NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to deliver personalised support.
• Plan with the person’s wider support network to enable happiness, health and achievement of goals.
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks and social activities, maintaining a supportive environment.

Skills

Positive communication

Person-centred care

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3

Job description

Up to £14.05 per hour

Horsforth, Leeds

Full-Time, Part-Time

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in a supported living service and Day Services in Horsforth, Leeds?

We are looking for a calm, resourceful and enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants, enabling them to take part in all aspects of everyday life and enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent and mutually supportive team.

The service is characterised by a high level of service user and family involvement and we are keen to develop this further. You will have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-Key Worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s wider support network, to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations.

You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks, as well as social engagement and community activities such as walking, swimming and going to the gym. The ability to support people with a wide range of presenting needs is essential. As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support, ensuring consistency and effective communication throughout. Prior experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential. You must also have (or be willing to work towards) a relevant qualification, such as the NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3.

Vacancy Reference Number: 90600

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

• a probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• company paid enhanced DBS

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS