Senior Support Worker

Ekitan & Co., Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on community support is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Manchester. This full-time position offers a competitive wage of £13.50 per hour with additional payments for sleepovers. Ideal candidates are energetic, compassionate, and willing to support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills.
• Ability to work closely with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in supervision and development of staff.
• Manage service rotas and develop support packages.
• Provide hands-on support and take management responsibilities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Ekitan Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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New Focus have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join the team based in Manchester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £13.50 per hour, plus additional sleepovers paid at £64 per night.

This isn't your regular job! Are you an open minded and energetic person? Can you work under pressure whilst retaining a calm and relaxed exterior and maintain your sense of humour? Do you enjoy doing fun things such as bike riding, walking, car mechanics, music, films, playing football, badminton and fun days out? If this is up your street we need you!

We are an innovative community project working with people with a learning disability and mental health issues who have additional needs. If you can commit to promoting the needs of others we can commit to helping you develop a rewarding career.

What we are looking for in our Senior Support Worker:

• This role requires a Diploma or Level 2 In Health and Social Care or equivalent in Adult (Essential)
• You will need significant experience of supporting people with complex needs and have a real desire to work with an excellent and positive team.
• You will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, leadership, communication skills and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and Team Leaders to ensure the effective and smooth running of the Service.
  
  

You will be expected to assist the Team Leader in the supervision and development of specialist staff, management of service rotas, development, and delivery of support packages. You will have flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends and take the responsibility of the on-call service on a shared rota basis.

If you feel ready to take on management responsibilities as well as hands-on support, this may be your chance to develop your skills and continue your personal development in a first level management position.

Please click ‘apply' today to be considered as our Senior Support Worker. We'd love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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