SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Senior Support Worker in Trowbridge. The role involves supervising Support Workers who assist customers post-hospital discharge, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience and a passion for helping others. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for career advancement through NVQ apprenticeships.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Friendly work environment

Supportive team ethos

Qualifications

• Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or substantial experience in a care-related field.
• Interest in pursuing a relevant qualification is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support, and supervise Support Workers.
• Ensure delivery of high standards of service to customers.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Supervisory skills

Ability to develop personalized reablement plans

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: £16.35 - £17.47 per hour (plus 10% unsocial hours for qualifying shifts)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Wiltshire Reablement - Empowering Independence

If you are passionate about helping other and eager to advance in the care industry, consider joining our team as a Senior Support Worker. We believe in growing talent from within and offer our staff opportunities like NVQ apprenticeships, providing you with a solid foundation for career progression.

Our Support Workers are the unsung heroes, providing crucial assistance to customers in the comfort of their homes post-hospital discharge. Collaborating hand-in-hand with dedicated occupational therapists, we co-develop personalised reablement plans, helping customers achieve their goals in the comfort of their homes. Operating on a rotating schedule, the team is available between 7 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous and dedicated support.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will monitor, support, and supervise our dedicated Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of services for our valued customers.

We would like to welcome candidates with either an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent substantial experience in a related field to apply, and we also welcome those who show an interested in pursuing a relevant qualification.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

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