Senior Support Worker

Coleg Elidyr; Rhandirmwyn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleg Elidyr seeks a Senior Support Worker to support young adults with complex learning needs. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance individuals' independence, ensuring their welfare, and maintaining compliance with care standards while enjoying benefits such as a healthcare scheme and access to a free onsite gym.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme from WPA

24/7 employee assistance program

Free onsite gym access

Support for professional qualifications

Wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and care planning.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support person-centered planning and communication.
• Administer medication and manage care plans.
• Liaise with families and external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Training in Safeguarding

Job description

Rhandirmwyn, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/05/2025

• Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Country: United Kingdom
• Postal Code: SA20 0NL

About Us

We work with young adults with complex additional learning needs and disabilities, teaching them to self-advocate, build skills, and find greater independence.

Job Description

We are recruiting for Senior Support Workers.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a thriving charity that offers a competitive salary, company healthcare scheme, free onsite gym, and a unique working environment in Rhandirmwyn surrounded by beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. Elidyr Communities Trust is an award-winning, sector-leading charity that provides education and residential care for people with additional learning needs.

If you are looking for an exciting challenge with an established and friendly local employer, we look forward to hearing from you.

40 hours per week, various shifts

52 weeks

Purpose of the role

To work with Tutors, Work Area Leaders, and House Managers to support person-centred planning and progression through a 24-hour learning and total communication environment, ensuring individuals’ well-being and education and training needs are met and life chances are enhanced.

Main responsibilities

• Attend team meetings within designated house(s) and service user meetings, and take action on any outcomes in the absence of the House Manager / Assistant House Manager.
• Ensure familiarity with the inspectoral frameworks of Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), Estyn, and the National Autistic Society (NAS), and represent the organization at inspections.
• Promote Equality and Diversity across the Organization.
• Ensure service user care and welfare needs are assessed and met through care planning processes.
• Undertake a key working role as laid out by the Organization's / CIW policies and procedures.
• Support new staff through coaching and mentoring roles within the home.
• With House / Assistant House Manager, review and update Care Plans, Risk Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure all documentation regarding day-to-day management of the care home is updated and compliant with CIW and National Minimum Standards.
• Administer medication in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Supervise volunteers and new staff during probation, highlighting any working practice concerns to the House Manager & Assistant House Manager.
• Liaise with agencies and stakeholders involved with service users to ensure the provision of integrated services.
• Ensure all safeguarding/protection requirements are met, and report any suspected issues.
• Carry out personal care tasks respecting privacy, dignity, and value of all service users.
• Support young adults in overcoming challenges related to their learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism.
• Perform domestic tasks around the residential houses.
• Record financial expenditure of service users following policies and procedures.
• Undertake sleep-ins as required, typically once per week.
• Work with individuals displaying challenging behavior, ensuring safety for all.
• Familiarize with all relevant documentation, including Care Plans, Risk Assessments, and Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Participate in session planning, evaluation, and progress recording based on individual education and training targets.
• Engage in training and professional development, including Safeguarding and Total Communication.
• Assist with rota cover and undertake monthly medication audits.
• Ensure regular house checks are completed and accurate.
• Take responsibility for shifts and service operation during absences of senior staff.

Additional responsibilities

• Follow organizational policies and guidelines.
• Commit to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Respect confidentiality and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
• Undertake additional tasks or duties as required within capabilities.

Our staff benefits include:

• Healthcare scheme from WPA.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial advice.
• Discounts on health, fitness, and lifestyle services.
• Free onsite gym access.
• Wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days.
• Support for professional qualifications and development.