Senior Support Worker

Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to join their residential home in Port Talbot. In this full-time role, you will support individuals with complex needs associated with autism and lead the team to ensure high service standards. You will have a QCF level 3 qualification and experience in a positive support environment. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Health plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a positive support environment is crucial.
• QCF level 3 qualification is required.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader and assist in service standards.
• Participate in assessment, development and review of care plans.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in a positive support environment

Managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of statutory regulations

Health and Safety risk assessments

Education

QCF level 3 qualified

Job description

Overview

Senior Support Worker – Location: Coed Parc, Port Talbot. Hourly rate: £12.80 to £13.70. Full time: 40.25 hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join our residential home in Coed Parc, where you will support individuals with complex needs associated with autism. You will assist in the day-to-day management of the home and help improve the lives of the individuals we support. You will play a vital role in both the home and wider organisation, acting as a positive role model to staff and our supported individuals. Our focus is to strengthen interests and aspirations by offering a holistic, engaging, and person-centred environment. You will need a passion for helping individuals live fulfilled and independent lives and will make a difference to the lives of people we support each day.

Responsibilities

• Act as shift leader
• Assist in ensuring service standards are maintained
• Participate in the on-call rota
• Assist in reporting and evidence gathering activities
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in assessment, development and review of support and care plans
• Promote and celebrate home achievements

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a positive support environment
• QCF level 3 qualified
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of statutory regulations
• Lead by example and always act as a positive role model
• Upload company policies and standards
• Able to understand and adhere to relevant safeguarding
• Good awareness of conducting Health and Safety risk assessments
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check (regarded as regulated activity with adults)

Additional Information

Please note: This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Benefits

• Clear career progression and valuable qualifications – 97% of managers progressed internally
• Health plan – after probation
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000 per successful permanent referral
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card for additional discounts
• Employee Assistance Scheme, including counselling and support sessions

Orbis Education & Care is a sector-leading provider of specialist services for children and adults with complex needs associated with autism. We specialise in providing individualised placements for unique individuals. We pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment for all staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

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