Senior Support Worker

Voyage Care; North Petherton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider based in North Petherton is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist with the management of the service and support individuals' independence. The role offers a competitive salary of £14.82 per hour, flexible shifts, and various benefits, including enhanced pay rates and training opportunities. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Discounts with Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for families

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions and acquired brain injuries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the service.
• Allocate shifts, book training, and support induction of new colleagues.
• Help individuals gain more independence in their daily lives.

Skills

Experience with individuals requiring enhanced support

Management and supervision skills

Financial management for supported individuals

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker – North Petherton - £14.82 ph

Shifts

Typical shifts are: Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 20:30, working 3 shifts a week including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service, supporting the Manager.
• Allocate shifts, book training, induct new colleagues, and support supervision.
• Order medication and ensure people we support are assisted with managing their finances.
• Support individuals to gain more independence in their daily lives.
• Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment within the residential service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker.
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviour's of distress, mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, autism, forensic histories and people who have experienced trauma.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Wagestream – draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high street retailers.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

Why choose us

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we provide the skills and development opportunities to build a great career. We encourage growth through an excellent training programme, induction, career progression, and job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Application notes

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.