Senior Support Worker

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Manchester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to support individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent experience in health and social care. Candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with autism and knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support Plans. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals within the community.

Qualifications

• Understanding behaviour that can challenge services.
• Car driver Manual UK Driving Licence, to drive car / up to 9 seater minibus.

Skills

Experience of supporting people who have learning disabilities

Ability to work effectively with other service providers and families

Good organisation/time management skills

Skills for direct work with people using communication impairment

Education

NVQ 3 in Care or Care Certificate

Recognised health and social care qualification at diploma level or above

Job description

Overview

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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you\'ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you\'re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you\'ll need to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you\'ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email [e-mail].

We\'re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ 3 in Care or Care Certificate or equivalent level of experience in health and social care

Desirable criteria

• Recognised health and social care qualification at diploma level or above.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of supporting people who have learning disabilities.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a behaviour specialist setting
• Experience in supporting people with autism
• Experience of supporting people using Positive Behavioural Support Plans and in developing these.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understand the needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Understanding behaviour that can challenge services.
• Ability to make written observation and keep accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with other service providers and families.
• Skills for direct work with people using the service, for example understanding communication impairment.
• Able to work without direct managerial supervision at times.
• Good organisation/ time management skills
• Car driver Manual UK Driving Licence, to drive car / up to 9 seater minibus

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/ Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Positive behavioural Support/ health Action Plans/ Person Centered Plans.
• Experience of supporting people using communication aids and techniques such as TEACCH.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Senior Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification B3 (PDF, 512.6KB)
• Functional Requirements Senior Support Worker B3 (PDF, 933.6KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)