Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join their Warrington Supported Living Service. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital support to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping them to achieve their personal goals and maintain their independence. You will also mentor a dedicated team, fostering a warm and inclusive environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while developing your own skills in a supportive atmosphere. Join a passionate team committed to empowering individuals and enhancing their quality of life.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

28 Days Annual Leave

Company-Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in care and support.
• Passion for managerial support to staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered support to service users.
• Mentor and guide staff, ensuring effective service delivery.

Skills

Care and Support for Learning Disabilities

Mentorship

Person-Centered Support

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Support Worker role at Creative Support

up to £12.90 per hour

Warrington, Cheshire

Full-Time

Creative Support is seeking an organised, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our Warrington Supported Living Service in Cheshire. Our service comprises six flats supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, including those with additional needs such as challenging behaviours, mental health needs, and complex needs.

We offer an empowering model of support, enabling people to lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills, and achieve personal goals.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support individuals in activities they enjoy, such as discos, swimming, and cinema outings. You will also have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker, helping people achieve their dreams and ambitions.

In this role, you will ensure high-quality, individualised, person-centred support for all service users. Additionally, you will provide mentorship, support, and guidance to the staff team, developing warm, trusting relationships with clients and encouraging them to express their needs, views, and concerns. You will support the management of service delivery to meet client needs, working flexibly, including evenings, weekends, waking nights, and sleep-ins.

A minimum of two years’ experience in providing care and support to people with learning disabilities and other needs is essential for this role. A passion for providing excellent managerial support to our friendly staff team in Winwick, Warrington, is also key.

Vacancy Reference Number: 83310

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days of Annual Leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and recent Investors in People Gold award recipient.

Applications are reviewed as received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Application Instructions

To apply, please read the job description and complete the online application form using the links above. You may also download a copy of our application form. Completed forms should be submitted to our Head Office or emailed to [e-mail]. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you need assistance with your application, please call us at 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS