Senior Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Leeds to provide person-centred care and support to tenants in a supported living service. The role involves enabling individuals to participate in everyday life and activities, ensuring a high level of user and family involvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, maturity, and a commitment to following care guidelines. This opportunity promises personal growth as a skilled practitioner.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supported living or care environment.
• Ability to work within a positive behaviour support framework.
• Willingness to support personal care and domestic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to tenants.
• Plan activities alongside the person's wider support network.
• Engage in social and community activities.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Ability to follow guidelines

Maturity in handling responsibilities

Job description

Overview

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?

Responsibilities

• 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.