Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join its proactive team. The role involves providing person-centred care and supervising Support Workers. Candidates must have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, with a goal of enabling individuals to enjoy activities and lead fulfilling lives. The position includes opportunities for professional development with full training provided and various benefits, such as a probationary bonus and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Maturity to work within a behaviour support framework.
• Willingness to actively support personal care and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to tenants.
• Assist management in leading and supervising a team.
• Plan alongside members of the support network.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Ability to support individuals with varying needs

Education

NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3

Job description

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? 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 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 such as walking, swimming and going to the gym. The ability to support people with a wide range of presenting needs is essential. As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the management team to lead and supervise a team of Support Workers to implement individualised support, ensuring consistency and effective communication throughout. Prior experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential. You must also have (or be willing to work towards) a relevant qualification, such as the NVQ Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3.

Vacancy Reference Number: 90032 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 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 under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.