Senior Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate team leader to support young individuals in a person-centred care environment. This role emphasizes empowering young people and helping them achieve their potential. You will be responsible for guiding support workers, maintaining high standards of care, and fostering strong relationships with clients. With a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you support. If you are passionate about care and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a supported living environment is preferred.
• Experience providing personal care is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in devising and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Guide and lead support workers to maintain high standards of care.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals we support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Personal Care

Mental Health Support

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Description

The main purpose of this role is to support the manager in leading teams while providing person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to live fulfilling lives.

Our mission is to help the young people we support reach their full potential and flourish, with their voices at the centre of our services. The service is designed to be needs-based, offering choice and inclusivity. We believe in empowering young people by building on their strengths and recognizing that each person in distress is unique and the expert of their own experience.

We facilitate engagement with community opportunities to help young people build a strong identity and work towards their desired future.

You don’t need to be a driver as the service has very good commuting links.

The shifts are 12 hours, covering weekdays and weekends, and include paid on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in devising and reviewing person-centred care plans, liaising with families and professional agencies as necessary.
• Communicate with support workers to provide guidance and information.
• Guide and lead support workers to maintain high standards of care.
• Implement staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Assist with medication administration and accurate record-keeping.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with individuals we support, helping them develop necessary life skills.
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide hands-on support when required.
• Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with additional shifts outside these hours and on weekends as needed.
• As a team leader, you will work on the floor supporting clients, spending approximately 50% of your time in the office supporting the service manager, and the remaining time supporting staff and clients.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working and leading a team in a supported living environment is preferred; guidance and support will be provided by our experienced manager.
• Experience providing personal care is required.
• Experience with mental health issues, along with excellent written and spoken English skills.

If you are interested in this role, please ‘Apply’ now. We look forward to hearing from you!