Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit support organization in Hull is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality person-centred care for clients. Responsibilities include operational management, ensuring care quality, and supporting clients' independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in caring for older individuals and dementia care, along with a warm and respectful approach. Full training and benefits are provided, including a probationary bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Fully paid training courses

Discounts on various services

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in services for older people and dementia is essential.
• Warm and respectful person-centred approach.
• Openness to training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to service users.
• Ensure high care standards in collaboration with the Registered Manager.
• Maintain client independence and holistic support.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to our services users.
• Based in Cecil Gardens and responsible, along with the Registered Manager, for the operational management and quality of the service, consisting of 165 clients, each living in their own flat.
• Collaborate with the Social Services and other stakeholders including the Area Manager to ensure that the highest care standards are met.
• Ensure an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with their families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere.
• Maintain client orientation and independence in an empathic and holistic way.
• Be flexible, energetic and reliable, supporting all aspects of the role including dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and helping individuals access work, education and social opportunities.
• Value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential.
• Your approach will be warm, person centred, and respectful.
• Creative Support supports continuous professional development and opportunities to explore training and development needs.

Benefits

• Fully paid training courses in Leadership, Management and NVQ 4/5
• Access to the staff benefits scheme with discounts and offers at theme parks, shops, restaurants and online stores

Vacancy Reference Number: 81785

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

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.

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

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.