Senior Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for National Neurological Services in Preston to support young adults with complex needs on their rehabilitation journey. You will work with a caring team to assess support needs, help individuals set goals and develop new methods to improve the quality of service.

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice is essential. A Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care is preferred, with a Full UK driving licence to support community

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK driver's licence.
• Previous use of electronic support plan/ record systems, ideally nourish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in senior management to assess support needs and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.
• Support young adults with complex needs to fulfil their potential and regain independence.

Skills

Motivate & manage a team

Full UK driving licence

Team cooperation

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it

Tools

Nourish (electronic support plan)

Job description

£24,766056 per annum based on 36 hours per week

Service: National Neurological Services - Preston

We are currently recruiting for Senior Support Worker to join our team at National Neurological Services - Preston.

At National Neurological Services we support people with Acquired Brain Injuries and Neurological conditions in the rehabilitation. We strive to achieve personal goals and endeavour to support individuals in regaining as much independence as possible following the injury or condition. Our aim is for individuals to be able to return home and enjoy their lives again.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The role of a National Care Group Senior Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes-challenging role but one with huge rewards.

As a Senior Support Worker your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK driver's licence.

Previous use of electronic support plan/ record systems, ideally nourish.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, National Care Group agreed protection procedures will be followed.