Senior Support Worker

National Care Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Support Worker to join their team at Shelton Care Limited. The role involves assisting management in assessing support needs and developing service quality for individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care, a driving licence, and strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities for career development and paid training are provided.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid training and qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial control app

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to listen to needs and understand emotions.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the senior management to assess people's support needs.
• Develop new ideas and methods regarding service quality.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Motivate and manage a team

Respect and empathy

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Senior Support Worker

Salary: £13.91 per hour (£28,932.80 per annum)

Service: Shelton Care Limited

Shelton Care is part of National Care Group. At Cauldon Place we support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours in a residential setting. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Shelton Care Limited - Cauldon Place

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.

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 Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Senior Support Worker Role

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. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• 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 Driving Licence

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are 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!