Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,968 - 22,742; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking a Senior Support Worker for our Blackpool service in Lancashire, to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, including autism spectrum conditions and complex needs. The role involves leading a team and delivering respectful personal care and practical support.

We offer ongoing training, the chance to work towards a QCF Diploma, and benefits including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days leave and enhanced DBS; applicants

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• A clean, valid driving licence and access to a car are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users.
• Collaborate with service users, families, and the multidisciplinary team to maximise outcomes.
• Implement Creative Support policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the service meets CQC requirements.
• Supervise and support staff to meet service user needs and preferences.
• Support service users in achieving a full, happy, safe and well-rounded life.

Skills

Team leadership

Learning disabilities experience

Carer experience

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Up to £14.05 per hour

Blackpool, Lancashire

Full-Time

We’re looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool, providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, including those with autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.

This role is ideal for an experienced carer ready to lead a team and support individuals at our Blackpool service. You’ll receive ongoing training to further your personal and professional development.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll provide respectful personal care, emotional, and practical support to service users, collaborate with service users, families, and the multidisciplinary team to maximize outcomes, implement Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the service meets CQC requirements, supervise and support staff to meet service user needs and preferences, and support service users in achieving a full, happy, safe and well-rounded life.

Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential. While a clean, valid driving licence and access to a car are desirable, they are not required.

Flexibility is crucial for this role, as you’ll be expected to work evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93671

• 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 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 award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. 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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.