Senior Support Worker

National Care Group; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Trimdon is seeking a Senior Support Worker to assist in assessing people's support needs and to develop new ideas for service quality. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care and a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Paid training and qualifications

Diversity and inclusivity support

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to treat others with respect and understand their emotions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing people's support needs.
• Work with people to develop new service ideas and methods.
• Promote respect, kindness, and honesty in interactions.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Team motivation and management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Description Senior Support Worker
Salary: £12.55 per hour (£26,499.20 per annum)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited - The Retreat, Trimdon. Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred care across our supported living, outreach and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a range of support needs including Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Learning disabilities and substance misuse. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be the job for you.

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.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn £500 when they join! Unlimited referral! Quick & simple process.
• Access to an app called Stream, 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.

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, encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for.