Senior Support Worker

Southdown Housing Association; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Chichester seeks a Senior Support Worker to assist clients with learning disabilities in daily tasks such as personal care and cooking, while overseeing the care team. Applicants should possess a driving license, empathy, and the ability to manage medication. The role offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits including health cashback and interest-free loans.

Benefits

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Unsociable hours allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing comprehensive client support including medication management.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and CQC standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with everyday tasks such as personal care and cooking.
• Oversee the care team's operations in the absence of the manager.
• Build clients' confidence and independence through empowering care.

Skills

Empathy

Medication management

Patient mindset

Physical fitness

Education

Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

Driving service vehicles

Job description

Description

Location: Windebanks, ChichesterSalary: GBP14.52 per hour plus allowances

Hours: Full time and part time available - 30 to 37 hours per weekShifts are on a 4 week rolling rota basis including working evenings, weekends and bank holidaysSupport people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.

What you'll be doing:

Do you want to make a meaningful difference?Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.

As a senior support worker, you'll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as personal care, cooking, and trips out, as well as support and oversee the day-to-day operations of the care team in the absence of the manager.

We're looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients' confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.

We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker.

'The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them' - Karen, Southdown Support Worker.

Windebanks

Windebanks is a supported living service for five people with learning disabilities. The service is a detached property with five self-contained flats spread over two floors in a pleasant area of Donnington. Chichester town center is within reasonable distance, and there are shops and public transport within walking distance. Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and are supported to make the most of their local community while developing each client's choice, control and independence.

Perks and benefits:

• Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
• Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
• Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
• Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
• Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
• 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked)
• Unsociable hours allowance: extra GBP4.40 per shift for waking nights.

Knowledge, skills and experience

What you'll need:

• A patient, empathetic mindset.
• Experienced in providing comprehensive client support, including medication management.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support, CQC standards, the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and safeguarding
• Physically fit and able to push a wheelchair, take long walks and help service users with tasks like bathing.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
• A full manual driving licence is essential as you'll be driving our service vehicles to help keep our residents connected to their community.

What would be nice:

• Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress).
• Experience managing staff, including supervision, coaching, and rostering.
• Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care.
• An understanding of Makaton or non-verbal communication.

Training:Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.

How to apply:

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and fill out our simple one-page application form.

Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.