Senior Support Worker

ABR International AB; Stranraer; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in Stranraer as a Senior Support Worker. This role involves coaching and mentoring, producing rotas, and liaising with health professionals to support individuals effectively. Candidates should have experience in care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships. Enjoy extensive benefits, including training opportunities and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid travel during shifts

TRFS rewards scheme

Continuous in-house training

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union

HSF Health Care plan

Counselling & Life Works service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in supporting individuals within care.
• Understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• Willingness to work toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor team members while providing regular supervision.
• Produce monthly rotas considering budgetary requirements.
• Liaise with health professionals and facilitate meetings for support plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Prioritizing workload

Building relationships

Leading others

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare

Job description

Our dynamic and friendly team in Stranraer are on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join them as a Senior Support Worker on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week).

For the Senior Support Worker role, please be aware that we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have a valid UK Driving Licence and access to their own cars.

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is a leading voluntary organisation, supporting people with a broad range of needs to live in their own homes, as part of their community. We are driven by strong values and a firm commitment to choice, dignity and social inclusion.

The Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will coach and mentor your team, providing regular support including supervision and identifying training needs. You will be responsible for producing the monthly rotas, whilst considering budgetary requirements and ensuring that all staff meet their contracted hours. On call duties will be allocated to you on a rotational basis.

Working alongside the Team Manager, part of your role will include liaising with external health professionals and facilitating meetings with supported individuals and important people in their lives to create accurate and effective person-centred support plan. You'll effectively match the people we support with staff members, considering the specific outcomes and goals set for each individual.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of at least 2 years previous experience of supporting individuals within care.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good understanding of SSSC Codes of Practice and Health & Social Care Standards.
• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or be willing to work towards your qualification.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with supported individuals, families, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with individuals who have autism and a knowledge of positive behaviour approaches to support.
• Have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Our Senior Support Workers generally work Monday to Friday, however there may be times you'll need to provide cover for on-call shift work. Based on the needs of the service these could include evenings, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and public holidays.

There will be an element of hybrid working in this role, with some time spent in the service, in the office and at home.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave.
• TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers).
• Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance.
• Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care.
• Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague.
• Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment.
• Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union.
• HSF Health Care plan.
• Counselling & Life Works service.

Sound interesting? Then apply today! We'd would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 25/06/2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point)

If you are seeing this ad via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application directly via our website otherwise we may be unable to contact you.

PVG checks will be required of all successful applicants; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, marital, parental status or sexual orientation. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams.

We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us!