Senior Support Worker

SeeAbility; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Support Worker, where you will support individuals with complex care needs in a compassionate environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those you support. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and qualifications, and be committed to upholding dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex care needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification.
• Valid UK manual driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and supervising staff.
• Ensuring compliance with social care legislation.
• Planning activities and supporting individual goals.

Skills

Complex Care Needs

Behaviours that Challenge

Autism

Learning Disabilities

Sight Loss

Manual Handling

Personal Care

Education

QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Role Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker

Location: Wellington, Somerset

Salary: £13.53 per hour (£26,383.50 pro-rata) plus benefits. Additional £50 per sleep-in shift.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, on a shift rota basis. You will also be on the on-call rota.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent.

Driving Requirement: A valid full UK manual driving license is desirable but not essential.

Right To Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria: Demonstrated experience with:

• Complex Care Needs
• Behaviours that Challenge
• Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Sight Loss
• Manual Handling/Hoisting/Personal Care

About You: We seek calm, patient, resilient individuals who can support engagement and interests of those we support.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading by example, providing support, supervising staff, and managing performance
• Ensuring compliance with social care legislation and regulations
• Maintaining accurate records, performing audits, and ensuring quality outcomes
• Taking responsibility for the quality of care and support
• Planning activities and supporting short- and long-term goals
• Supporting individuals with activities, outings, and social engagements
• Upholding respect, dignity, and equality for all supported individuals and their families
• Holding a QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent, with willingness to undertake Level 3
• Aligning with SeeAbility’s values

We value individuals with the right attitude, open-mindedness, and a good sense of humor. Availability for 37.5 hours weekly, including weekends, is required.