Senior Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Kingsnorth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist vulnerable adults with daily activities and implement support plans. The role requires experience in social care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Access to free online courses

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience working with adults with physical and mental health issues is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, and other stakeholders.
• Assist service users with meal preparation and daily living tasks.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or as part of a team

Passion to work with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Bright Care- St Mary's Bay- TN29 0EU

Senior Support Worker

48 x hours per Week

£13.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Various contracted hour shifts available
• 28 x days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.