Senior Support Worker

Pin Point Recruitment; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity in Lewes is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker. You will guide and empower your team while delivering high-quality care. Key responsibilities include leading support workers, mentoring colleagues, and maintaining support plans. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Social Care and experience in healthcare settings. The role offers training opportunities and flexible working hours, including days and nights.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a healthcare setting.
• Passion for helping vulnerable individuals.
• Experience with MAPA/PMVA or restrained training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain and update support plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for team issues.
• Promote client's core values.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in literacy and numeracy

Basic IT skills

Person-centred care and support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a values-driven charity committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. They pride themselves on the principles of being committed, reliable, inspirational, trustworthy, and inclusive.

Believing in providing Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support to empower individuals to live life to the fullest, with their needs and choices at the centre of everything they do.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated healthcare professional to join their team as a Senior Support worker. You will be a key player in guiding and empowering your team through effective communication, serving as a role model in delivering the highest quality care and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain and update support plans, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the individual’s needs.
• Act as the first point of contact for your team, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Uphold and promote our clients core values in all aspects of your work.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in providing a wide range of high-quality support in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills, with proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• A passion for delivering person-centred care and support.
• MAPA/PMVA or any other form of restrained training.
• Buccal training

What We Offer:

• Days, nights, sleep-ins, weekdays.
• Training opportunities and career advancement.

If you have a passion for providing support to vulnerable individuals and meet the essential skills and qualities listed, we would love to hear from you.