Senior Support Worker

MacIntyre; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Senior Support Worker, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This full-time role involves managing staff, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with standards while engaging with residents in various activities. Work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits like annual leave and health plans. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity!

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Sick Pay

Life assurance scheme

Rewards Scheme

Perks discounts

Blue Light Card access

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Ability to manage staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff rotas and mentor your team.
• Support individuals in daily activities and maintain household duties.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Team management

Budget control

Mentoring and training

Driving license

Education

Relevant experience as Support Worker or Care Assistant

Job description

Have you worked with people who have a learning disability? Could you help to lead a team?

As a Senior Support Worker, you will join a dedicated, resilient, enthusiastic team providing support across two homes in Shrewsbury.

What would you be doing?

You will manage staff rotas and mentor, train, and coach your team. Working with the Manager, you will monitor and control expenditure to ensure there are robust budget controls in place. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and our own processes and procedures.

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Rebekah, Amelia, and Jayde share a home. They are in their twenties and enjoy lots of fun activities. It's a busy household with varied daily activities, making each day unique.

A typical day might include supporting the girls to attend their riding session or accompanying them to the farm. They lead active lifestyles, with interests like cinema, swimming, dance classes, gym visits, bowling, and sports village outings.

Supporting them to maintain regular contact with their families is important. You will assist with household duties such as cleaning, shopping, and cooking, encouraging Rebekah, Jayde, and Amelia to participate, especially in activities like making pizzas with various toppings.

If you believe you can make a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply!

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Flexibility is essential as you will work on a rota that includes weekends, Bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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About you

Ideally, you have experience working with people who have a learning disability, possibly as a Support Worker or Care Assistant, and are looking to advance to a more senior role.

We value diversity and strive to ensure all staff feel included, valued, and respected.

You must be a driver with a full UK manual license.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting over 1,200 individuals with a learning disability and/or autism. Founded in 1966, we celebrate and develop everyone's unique talents and contributions.

Pay and Rewards

We offer benefits including:

• Six weeks' annual leave including public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre contributes 3%
• Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Health Cash Plan for treatments like optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody
• Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme for dependents
• Rewards Scheme recognizing staff contributions
• Perks discounts at retailers like Tesco, Costa, and more
• Blue Light Card access for discounts
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost covered by MacIntyre)

How to apply

If interested, click the Apply button on our website, fill in your details, and upload your CV. Alternatively, call 01908 357 016 for a manual application form. Apply soon, as the advert may close early if we receive enough applications.

Safer Recruitment and Diversity

We prioritize safeguarding and promoting welfare. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and our accessibility toolbar offers various options to assist applicants.

This role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).