Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Newmains; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in neuro and mental healthcare is seeking a Senior Support Worker for their Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Newmains. The role involves supporting clients with daily activities, leading shifts, and collaborating on care plans. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers full-time hours and various employee benefits, including training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Your birthday off

Access to the Active Learning Hub for training and development

Active Reward App discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline and app

Medicash Health Plan options for you and your family

Recognition through the Active Awards program

Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits

Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1000

Support from clinical and leadership teams for career development

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with daily activities.
• Leading shifts and maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Updating risk assessments and care plans.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-confidence

Resilience

Education

Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people — no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role and will not consider candidates requiring a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

Position: Senior Support Worker at Murdostoun, Newmains, Wishaw

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker at our specialist brain injury and neurological care service in Newmains, Wishaw.

We provide individualised assessment and intensive rehabilitation to help people recover from brain injuries, aiming for the best outcomes in independence and quality of life.

Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre cares for up to 46 residents. Facilities include a minibus for appointments and outings, a state-of-the-art therapy pool, a specially designed therapy kitchen, and a gymnasium to promote activity and socialisation.

We are proud to be accredited as an approved provider of Brain Injury Care by the Headway Brain Injury Association.

What you'll be working:

• Full-time hours: 38.5 hours per week

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting clients with daily activities
• Leading shifts by maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Supporting care plans and establishing routines
• Updating risk assessments and person-centred plans in collaboration with the service manager
• Ensuring clients feel safe and secure
• Providing personal care as needed
• Covering all aspects of the support worker role on the floors
• Attending mandatory training
• Administering medication, if required
• Supporting clients with physical disabilities using trained techniques and aids

What you'll have:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Flexible and professional attitude towards multi-site working
• Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-confidence and resilience in challenging situations
• Driving license (preferable)
• Ability to handle employee issues fairly and consistently
• Enhanced DBS clearance (required)

Additional information:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. We are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• Your birthday off
• Access to the Active Learning Hub for training and development
• Active Reward App discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline and app
• Medicash Health Plan options for you and your family
• Recognition through the Active Awards program
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay benefits
• Refer a Friend scheme earning up to £1000
• Support from clinical and leadership teams for career development