Senior Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is recruiting two experienced Senior Support Workers to support adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism in supported living services in Harrow, Brent and Hertfordshire. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and help service users develop greater independence.

Flexible shifts include evenings and weekends. The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or willingness to work towards one, with

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or a similar care setting.
• Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication management and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and supervise staff with ongoing good practice.
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.
• Oversee medication management and infection control practices.
• Coordinate key-working sessions, support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, community engagement and positive outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate records.
• Operate electronic systems to record outcomes and shift scheduling.
• Conduct meetings and liaise with external professionals when necessary.
• Support quality assurance, audits and care documentation.
• Work as part of a shift as and when required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker (Supported Living)

Locations: Harrow, Brent and Hertfordshire
Vacancies: 2 positions available
Pay: 13.50 per hour or 26,325 for 37.5 hours per week
Hours: Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends

About the role

We are recruiting two experienced Senior Support Workers to support adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism in supported living services.
You will take a lead role in supporting staff, maintaining high standards of care and helping service users develop greater independence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead shifts, supervise and guide support workers with ongoing good practice
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.
• Oversee medication management and infection control practices.
• Support quality assurance, audits and care documentation.
• Coordinate key-working sessions, support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, community engagement and positive outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and accurate records.
• Work as part of a shift as and when required.
• Conduct meetings and liaise with external professionals when necessary
• Operate electronic systems to record outcomes and shift scheduling
• Previous experience in supported living or a similar care setting.
• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff ideal.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication management and person-centred care.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards one.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Essential requirements

• Previous experience in supported living or a similar care setting.
• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff ideal.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, medication management and person-centred care.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards one.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for confident, reliable individuals who can lead by example and make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

Please note: We are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK