Senior Support Worker

Agincare; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agincare recherche un Senior Support Worker pour rejoindre l'équipe de Dorset Outreach à Shaftesbury. Le poste implique de soutenir des adultes avec autisme et des handicaps d'apprentissage, en favorisant leur indépendance et leur intégration communautaire. Les candidats idéaux doivent avoir une expérience significative dans le domaine du soutien et être passionnés par le bien-être des personnes qu'ils soutiennent.

Benefits

Jusqu'à £13.25 par heure

Prime de parrainage d'ami

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Formation entièrement financée

Carte Blue Light

Pension de l'entreprise

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Au moins 12 mois d'expérience dans les services de soutien.
• Permis de conduire valide au Royaume-Uni.
• Compétences en communication non-verbale avec des adultes ayant des besoins spécifiques.

Responsibilities

• Fournit un soin centré sur la personne aux résidents.
• Administre les médicaments en toute sécurité.
• Contribue aux revues de soins avec les résidents.

Skills

Person-centred care

Calm and patient demeanor

Social activity leadership

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Working towards Level 3

Job description

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Job Introduction
Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?

We're looking for a caring and reliable Senior Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team in Shaftesbury, Dorset. You'll be supporting two adults with autism and learning disabilities to live safely and happily in their own home and out in the community. This is a 2:1 support package for each person, delivered by a small consistent team, where your relationship with the people you support really matters.
About the people you'll be supporting:

Both individuals have unique personalities, strong preferences, and communicate in their own way using hand signs, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and gestures. Understanding how they communicate is key to supporting them well.

Both individuals are supported separately during the day and enjoy different routines and activities. They both share a goal to grow in confidence and connect with their community. Some of the outings' they enjoy include trips to the cinema, a swim, a walk, bowling, or a meal out.

Your role will be to help them continue to build on that progress. You will be supporting them to try new activities, develop skills, and eventually explore things like social groups or clubs so that they can build relationships with like-minded individuals. You'll be a key part of helping them live fuller, more meaningful lives.

They thrive when supported by calm, confident staff who are patient and consistent.
Where you'll be working:

Shaftesbury, Dorset

They live in a shared home where they each receive 2:1 support. You'll be working as part of a busy and collaborative team who support both individuals separately throughout the day. Vehicles are provided for community access, which means every shift must include a driver and a non-driver. You will not need to use your own car.
What you'll get with Agincare:

• Up To £13.25 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus - earn up to £500
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded training and apprenticeships
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• At least 12 months of experience in support services.
• Have a level 2 in Health and Social Care or working towards level 3.
• UK Valid Driver's Licence with access to own car.

A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker

• Person-centred care - You will ensure that the people we support receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
• Review - You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
• Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
• Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
• Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called upon to lead the service where more senior managers are not available.

About Agincare

We're a family-run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all."