Senior Support Worker

Direct Channel Holdings (PTY) LTD; Swindon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Support Worker to enhance the quality of life for individuals in their care. This rewarding role involves leading a dynamic team, providing essential support, and fostering independence among residents. You'll play a crucial part in managing daily operations, from shift allocation to training new staff, all while ensuring the well-being of those you support. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker is essential.
• Must hold a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day supervision and management.
• Allocate shifts and book training for new colleagues.
• Support individuals in gaining independence and managing finances.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Support Worker

Knowledge of Health & Social Care

Experience with autism and complex mental health needs

Ability to manage finances for individuals

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

Location: Swindon

Pay rate starts at: £12.57 ph

Typical Shifts: 8am – 3pm / 3pm – 10pm & long day option 8am – 10pm

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:

1. Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
2. Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
3. Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
4. Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
5. 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
6. Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
7. Enhanced retirement leave
8. Long service awards

Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our residential service in Swindon. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. Responsibilities include allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervisions, ordering medication, and ensuring the people we support are assisted in managing their finances. Our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference in the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence to meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. Our Seniors should have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker and a Level 2 in Health & Social Care, as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds, and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunities for promotion and progression, as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.