Senior Support Worker

Priory Group; Lichfield; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Priory Group in Chasetown, Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead a residential care team and provide person-centred support for eight individuals with autism or a learning disability.

The role focuses on supervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will oversee medication administration, safeguarding, and records, while promoting dignity and independence in residents' lives.

Formación

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach and motivate staff.
• Commitment to promoting choice, dignity and independence.
• Knowledge of care standards and safeguarding practices.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive in problem-solving.
• Keen team player with professional standards.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care.
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers and role allocation.
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans and participate in meaningful activities.
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to staff development.
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures.
• Manage service users' finances and contribute to budget management.
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Monitor and support team performance and address issues.
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge for safe practice.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Relationship-building

Professional standards

Descripción del empleo

Location: Chasetown, Staffordshire
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Highfields Full time Highfields is located in Chasetown, Staffordshire. We offer residential support for eight males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. Highfields is on the edge of a suburban area, close to a local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We want to provide person-centred support to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, enabling them to have a healthy, happy and independent life, within a safe and welcoming home.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will act as a positive role model, providing effective supervision and guidance to support staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times. You will play a key role in supervising day-to-day operations, coaching colleagues, leading team meetings, and ensuring the people who use our service are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of person-centred support and care
• Provide leadership during shifts, including handovers, role allocation, and effective communication
• Ensure residents have person-centred plans in place and are supported to participate in meaningful activities
• Deliver team supervisions and contribute to professional development
• Administer medication safely and in line with procedures
• Manage service users' finances and contribute to budget management in accordance with policy
• Complete and oversee accurate record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with legislation
• Monitor and support team performance, addressing immediate operational issues as needed
• Maintain up-to-date training and knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

About You

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or Senior Support Worker is essential
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to supervise, coach, and motivate others
• Committed to promoting choice, dignity, and independence for those we support
• Knowledge of care standards, policies, and safeguarding practices
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive in problem-solving
• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures