Senior Support Worker

Animated Designs, LLC; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization seeks a Female Senior Support Worker for a permanent full-time position in Wembley. The role involves leading and providing high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include implementing person-centered plans, managing complex situations, and supervising support workers. The successful candidate must have relevant experience and demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 12 months UK experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with Autism and Challenging Behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Senior Support Worker and act as key worker.
• Support daily living and personal care using Active Support Approach.
• Develop and implement Person Centred Plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supporting people towards goals

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Female Senior Support Worker

Locations: The Hyde, Wembley

Salary: £12.81

Essential: Experience with Autism and Challenging Behaviour, 12 months UK experience in a similar role

Shifts: Mix of early and late shifts from 7.30am to 10.00pm

Contract: Permanent full-time, requires working alternate weekends

Note: Not open to sponsorship

We are an award-winning, Investors in People accredited organisation, offering support and guidance throughout your career. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Services

The Wembley Services provides Supported Living for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and challenging behaviours. Our goal is to develop skills, independence, and confidence both at home and in the community.

Overview

Lead as Senior Support Worker, act as key worker where appropriate, and handle emergency or complex situations. Provide high-quality, person-centred support based on individual needs and wishes.

Skills and Qualities

1. Leadership: Demonstrated initiative and leadership in projects or activities.
2. Supporting people towards goals and positive outcomes through key working or achievements.
3. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, safeguarding, health & safety, CQC, and relevant legislation.
4. Teamwork: Managing conflict, challenging bad practices, leading by example, and motivating others.

Duties

• Develop and implement Person Centred Plans.
• Act as a key worker for individuals.
• Handle emergency or complex situations.
• Support daily living and personal care using Active Support Approach.
• Assist with activities, development, employment, and education opportunities.
• Maintain records related to people's lives and finances.
• Contribute to risk assessments to ensure safety and welfare.
• Communicate with external parties, carers, and parents.
• Supervise Support Workers as required.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

About Us

At Precious Homes, we empower individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs to live independently and achieve their goals. We value person-centred approaches for both our service users and staff. Role exempt from the Equality Act 2010.

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, provide verified references, ID, and proof of address.